Product Insights for Emerging Technology

20 years in emerging tech — ex-Head of Product at Palantir, now founder of two ventures.

At Common Sense, we’re building modern agentic AI systems for local government — 100x increases in productivity across critical workflows that simplify civil service and delight citizens.

At First Principles, we help emerging tech companies generate massive value, ship faster, align teams, and unlock product-market fit or hypergrowth — through fractional product leadership and expert product coaching.

Whether it serves 10,000 users or 10 million residents, the system has to work — and keep working.

Sound like I can help you? Get in touch:

adam@firstprinciples.la or adam@commonsensetech.ai

Adam Judelson

The U.S. hasn’t had a balanced budget in 25 years.

Every administration since Clinton has overspent – not because taxes are too low, but because government systems are too inefficient.

Obama tried to fix it with the U.S. Digital Service. They saved HealthCare.gov and proved world-class engineers can make government work. But USDS was too small and its remit too limited to tackle the structural waste driving deficits.

This year, Trump and Elon Musk rebranded it as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The mandate: cut $1B a day. Agencies were slashed, programs shut down, costs trimmed. But broken software and processes stayed in place – and when systems are broken, the costs always come creeping back in.

Both efforts failed for different reasons:

– USDS lacked breadth, urgency, and proactivity
– DOGE lacked precision, patience, and long-term vision.

That’s the gap we’re filling with Common Sense.

We work outside government, so we can move fast. But we go deep into the plumbing – the legacy systems, the paperwork, the IT that wastes billions and frustrates citizens.

Urgent enough to matter.

Precise enough to actually work.

Building Common Sense (govtech) | Founder, First Principles | Product Insights for Emerging Tech | Ex-Palantir | 4x Venture-Backed Exec

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Board Member | AI & Tech Speaker | Author | Entrepreneur | Enterprise Architect | Top AI Voice

AI Advisor & Technology Speaker | Top AI Voice | Board Member | Author | Enterprise Architect
Guiding Europe’s AI Innovation | 102K+ Followers | 50K+ AI Daily Nutshell Readers | Based in Brussels, EU

I am an AI Advisor, Technology Speaker, Board Member, Author, and Enterprise Architect based in Brussels, EU, helping professionals and organizations across Europe understand and adopt AI with clarity, confidence, and responsibility.

With a community of 102,000+ followers on LinkedIn and 50,000+ readers of my AI Daily Nutshell newsletter, I simplify complex AI topics and translate them into practical insights that leaders, teams, and individuals can act on immediately.

For over 20 years, I have worked across enterprise architecture, cloud, data centres, automation, and digital transformation. Today, my focus is on guiding Europe through the fast-evolving AI landscape — from emerging tools and responsible AI practices to policy, strategy, and the impact of the EU AI Act.

My mission is simple:
Make AI understandable for everyone, and empower Europe to innovate with purpose.

I speak at global tech summits, advise organizations on AI strategy, mentor startups, and engage daily with a global community eager to learn, grow, and stay ahead of change.

If you’re interested in:
• Simplifying AI in practical language
• Understanding AI trends shaping Europe
• Enterprise architecture and transformation
• The EU AI Act and responsible AI
• Emerging tools, future skills, and digital leadership
— you will find daily, value-driven content here.

📍 Based in Brussels, EU
🌍 Collaborating with organizations and communities across Europe and beyond
💬 Open to speaking engagements, advisory roles, and meaningful discussions on the future of AI

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ChandraKumar R Pillai

Your environment can make you doubt yourself. It can make you feel smaller, weaker, or “not enough.”

But here’s the truth: your power hasn’t gone anywhere. It’s still inside you, waiting for the moment you remember who you are. 

Sometimes you’re not broken, you’re just in the wrong environment. The right space, the right people, the right mindset… that’s when your roar comes alive.

Reminder: Protect your energy. Surround yourself with environments that lift you, not limit you. Your true potential is waiting.

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Worth

They said “no.”
But visionaries don’t wait for permission.

Toyota fired a mechanic, he built Honda.
Ferrari mocked a tractor maker, he built Lamborghini.
HP ignored an employee’s idea, he built Apple.

The pattern?
Rejection doesn’t stop visionaries. It fuels them.

Every “no” is just proof that your idea is too early not too wrong.

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Entrepreneur | Innovative IT Professional & Enterprise Architect | IT Advisor | Interested in Board & Advisory Roles

With over two decades of dynamic experience in the rapidly evolving IT landscape, I am a seasoned entrepreneur and IT advisor committed to driving technological innovation and strategic leadership. Holding a Master's in Computer Science and an MBA, I have developed a keen ability to merge business objectives with cutting-edge technological solutions.

Key Strengths:

Entrepreneurial Leadership: I've founded and scaled tech startups, using strategic decision-making to drive success.
IT Advisory Excellence: As a trusted advisor, I guide significant digital transformations, delivering sustainable strategies and actionable insights.
Technical Visionary: Leading IT strategies, I translate complex concepts into strategic advantages, redefining industry standards.
AI & Blockchain Expertise: An advocate for transformative technologies, I shape the future of AI and blockchain with strategic insights.

Board & Advisory Roles:
Actively seeking opportunities to serve on boards and advisory panels where I can bring my robust blend of entrepreneurial flair and IT acumen to foster innovation and guide technological strategy.

Thought Leader & Motivational Writer:
As an influential writer and speaker, I discuss artificial intelligence, technological trends, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. My goal is to inspire and equip a community of forward-thinkers and innovators to push the boundaries of what's possible.

AI Daily Nutshell:
Curator of a LinkedIn newsletter providing the latest in AI and innovation. Subscribe here: AI Daily Nutshell https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7133147007694589952/.

Consulting and Advisory Services:
I offer strategic consulting services, focusing on leveraging technology to achieve business goals. My approach involves a comprehensive understanding of both market demands and technological advancements to drive organizational success.

Let's Connect:
I am keen to engage in collaborations and board roles that leverage technology to create significant business value. Let’s connect and explore potential opportunities to drive digital transformation together.

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Rejection

Growth isn’t instant.
 You don’t see it today. That’s fine.
Every step counts.
Even the ones you don’t notice.

Stop comparing.
Your path isn’t theirs.

Life isn’t a race.
It’s a grind. One step at a time.

Keep going.
Your progress is real, even if it’s invisible.

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DON'T QUIT NOW. YOUR STORY ISN'T OVER

“What God gave us.
What we did with it.”

Some pages remind you of a simple truth,
blessings are the starting point, not the finish line.

Talent is given.
Growth is built.
Purpose is chosen.
Impact is created.

Every day, we decide whether we use what we have… or waste it.

Gratitude is a gift.
Execution is worship.

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Growth

The Power of Consistency!

It’s not the big leaps that change your life.
It’s the tiny steps you repeat, daily.

When you show up again and again, even on the days you don’t feel like it…

That’s when the real transformation begins.

Swipe through to see how consistency builds confidence, momentum, and long-term success.

Because progress isn’t loud
It’s consistent.

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Most people fear being alone.
That’s why they never grow.

They hide in noise, stay busy, stay distracted — anything to avoid being with their own thoughts.

But here’s the twist:

Solitude isn’t loneliness.
It’s the training ground for clarity, discipline, and real confidence.

When you can sit with yourself — no phone, no validation, no escape —
you stop depending on the world and start depending on you.

Alone is where strong people are built.

Swipe to learn the art of being alone.
Master it, and everything else becomes easier.

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THE ART OF BEING ALONE

We keep waiting for big changes…
But life only shifts through tiny, consistent actions.

20 minutes.
1 page.
A few quiet moments.

That’s all it takes to build a different version of you.
Slow steps > big leaps.
Always.

If you’re trying to grow in 2026, start with something you can do today.

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Daily Habits

𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂.
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀.

You can read every self-help book, watch every motivational video, and still feel stuck
because willpower dies where distraction lives.

If your desk is chaos, your phone’s a trap, and your space screams “scroll” 
no mindset shift will save you.

But build an environment that rewards focus, structure, and health and discipline becomes automatic.

You don’t rise to the level of your goals.
You fall to the level of your environment.

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Goals

Most people binge movies for fun.
Billionaires binge them for mindset.

Because one great film can do what a hundred “motivational posts” can’t
shift your thinking, upgrade your patterns, and quietly rewire how you operate.

I just shared 10 movies that will build you the mindset of a billionaire
no fluff, no clichés… just pure perspective-shifting energy.

If you’re serious about leveling up, this list is your new weekend plan.

Dive in. Upgrade the way you think.
Your future self will thank you

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Movie

Most people don’t realize this…
A water bottle is 1$ at the supermarket,
6$ at the airport,
12$ at a hotel.

Same product.
Same quality.
Different value — depending on WHERE it’s placed.

People are the same.
Put yourself in the wrong rooms… you’ll feel “cheap.”
Put yourself in the right rooms… you’ll be respected, paid, and valued differently.

Your environment is a multiplier.
Choose it with intention.

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Value

Most people already scrolled away.
Because focus is rare.

They want quick hits, not real value.
But not you.

You made it till the end.
That says something about how you operate

You finish what you start.
And that’s exactly why you’ll go further than most.

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Grow

We didn’t ruin the world… We just started using things against their purpose. 

School → became a race. 
Internet → became a distraction. 
Love → became a battlefield. 

The truth is simple: 
When purpose is lost, everything feels heavy. 
When purpose is restored, everything works again. 

Let’s get back to alignment. One choice at a time.

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Purpose

Every day, you face two doors.
One is fear, it keeps you safe, comfortable, stuck.
The other is growth, it’s uncomfortable, uncertain, but it changes everything.

You don’t need more time.
You need to choose courage over comfort.

Because in the end the choice is yours.

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Choice

Your past isn’t something to bury, it’s something to own.

Every mistake, every failure, every tough moment… It’s all part of your blueprint.

Stop blaming, stop hiding, stop pretending it didn’t happen.

Own your actions. Learn from them. Use them.

Because the only way to build a future worth having is to face your past, take responsibility, and move forward with purpose.

Your past isn’t a weight, it’s your launchpad.

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Learn from Past

We underestimate the power of small habits…
until they completely change who we become.

30 push-ups a day.
Sleeping 30 minutes earlier.
10,000 steps.

Individually? Simple.
Collectively? Life-changing.

It’s not the big moves that transform us
it’s the quiet consistency no one sees.

Show up today.
Your future self will thank you.

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Habits

Two people. Same object. Different mindset.

One sees a dream. The other sees depreciation.

Perspective decides what’s outdated, your model or your mindset

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Perspective

Your life won’t change just because you ‘want’ it to.
It changes when you start tracking it.
Because the moment you measure something, you expose the truth—
your habits, your patterns, your excuses.
And once you see the truth, you can’t unsee it.

Identity comes first.
Start acting like the person who tracks their day, their effort, their progress.
That version of you?
They grow faster. They improve faster. They win faster.

If you want a different life, start tracking the one you already have.
Start today.

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Identity

99% of people don’t own their phones,
their phones own them.

They wake up → scroll.
They sleep → scroll.
Their attention, discipline, and drive? All gone.

But the 1%?

They treat their phone like a weapon, not a weakness.

They use it to learn, build, connect, and grow.

Here’s how they stay in control:

1️⃣ Silence notifications
2️⃣ No phone before bed / after waking
3️⃣ One full detox day a week
4️⃣ Replace scrolling with creation
5️⃣ Master your device, or it will master you

The difference between distraction and domination
is just one habit away.

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Kill Addiction

Your value isn’t in the raw material, it’s in the work you put into yourself.

We all start the same.
But we don’t end the same.

Because what truly sets you apart is:

➡️ The effort no one sees
➡️ The discipline you build daily
➡️ The skills you sharpen when others slow down
➡️ The refinement that only consistency brings

Your growth is your greatest investment.

Keep building. Keep evolving.
The return is always worth it. 💛

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Your life changes the moment you stop buying your own excuses. 

Discipline isn’t a mood, it’s a decision. 
You talk less, you listen more. 

You cut the distractions that keep you average. Most people want results without the routine. 

Winners build the routine that creates the results.

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