Blog - Kearvyn Arne

August 30, 2025

What AI’s Really Doing to Digital Marketing (And What It Can’t Touch)

AI tools are reshaping digital marketing from faster targeting to content creation. But real connection, tone, and taste still require human hands. This brutally honest breakdown explores what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how smart marketers are adapting.

Private Equity & Capital Strategy

Kearvyn Arne

August 28, 2025

Tax Strategy in M&A Transactions: What Founders and Dealmakers Often Overlook

M&A deals live or die by structure and taxes are often the silent variable that define what you really walk away with. This article breaks down how to think about stock vs. asset sales, QSBS, earnouts, rollover equity, and tax treatment before it's too late.

Cybersecurity & Data Management

Kearvyn Arne

August 26, 2025

Common Data Management Mistakes to Avoid (Before They Cost You)

From forgotten backups to bloated databases, most data problems aren’t dramatic—they’re gradual. This guide breaks down the silent but costly mistakes businesses make with data, and how to prevent them before they spiral.

Leadership & Innovation

Kearvyn Arne

August 23, 2025

When the Slide Deck Doesn’t Work, Tell a Story

Spreadsheets might show progress, but they don’t inspire belief. This piece explores how storytelling helps leaders build trust, shape culture, and lead from a place of shared memory not just management.

IoT & Smart Infrastructure

Ratnakar Upadhayau

August 21, 2025

AI + IoT: When Machines Get a Mind of Their Own

The future of technology isn’t loud or flashy it’s responsive. From self-aware factory machines to traffic systems that adapt in real time, AI and IoT are merging to build a world that listens, thinks, and acts. Here’s how it’s actually unfolding.

Media & Thought Leadership

Kearvyn Arne

August 19, 2025

How to Build a Wikipedia-Worthy Digital Footprint (Without Faking It)

You don’t get a Wikipedia page because you want one. You earn it through verifiable contributions and digital proof. This guide breaks down how founders, creatives, and professionals can build a presence that holds up under scrutiny.

AI & Automation

Kearvyn Arne

August 16, 2025

How Chatbots Are Transforming Customer Service Without Replacing People

From overnight refunds to instant resolutions, chatbots are redefining what “good” customer service feels like. But the best ones don’t replace people they work alongside them. This article unpacks what’s really working, what’s not, and what smart companies are doing differently.

Case Studies

Kearvyn Arne

August 14, 2025

How One Company Turned Layoffs Into a Culture Win

When Nimbus had to downsize during a downturn, they did what most companies avoid: they led with transparency, treated people like humans, and didn’t outsource the pain. The result? Higher retention, stronger trust, and a cultural rebound no one saw coming.

Tech Strategy & Product Engineering

Kearvyn Arne

August 12, 2025

The Role of Product Ops in Scaling: Your Most Underrated Growth Lever

As startups scale, chaos creeps in. Product Ops is the behind-the-scenes powerhouse making sure feedback flows, tools work, launches go smoothly, and product teams don’t collapse under pressure. Here's why it's time to stop overlooking them.

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IoT & Smart Infrastructure

Kearvyn Arne

August 9, 2025

How Smart Cities Quietly Use Data to Make Life Less Frustrating

Smart cities aren’t about flashy tech. They’re about invisible improvements: shorter commutes, cleaner streets, and services that actually make sense. Here's how quiet data is creating better urban lives without anyone noticing.