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Théo Canale

"Software is over. Everything will be handled by AI agents. Websites will be built for LLMs, not people."

This is absolute nonsense.

Don't get me wrong, I deeply believe in AI's transformative potential. 

But let's call this what it is: intellectual laziness masquerading as a "bold prediction".

Humans are visual creatures. We are not command lines.

We spent the last 20 years evolving UI/UX for a reason. We built beautiful dashboards, intuitive toggles, and drag-and-drop canvases because they make interaction easier, not harder.

Chat is a terrible interface for complex workflows.

Do you really want to manage a 50-person project by typing paragraphs into a text box? Do you want to edit a video by arguing with a chatbot?

No.

You want to click a button. You want to see the timeline. You want the friction removed, not shifted to prompt engineering.

Intelligence is valuable. But interface is control.

The immediate future isn't "No UI." It's "God-tier UI" powered by intelligence in the background.

If you are betting on a future where we all just type into a void... You are betting against human nature.

SaaS isn't dying. Lazy, friction-heavy software is.

The OpenAI x Jony Ive rumors sound like a total wreck. And looking at the Rabbit R1 and Humane Pin, they probably are.

The graveyard of "AI Hardware" is already overflowing.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐛𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 would be to stay in the software lane. 

Let Apple handle the glass. Let ChatGPT just be a super-app. Keep margins high and supply chain headaches low.

But Jony Ive is betting on the non-obvious move: Form factor dictates behavior.

If AI lives on your phone, it is trapped by the notification economy. It competes with Instagram, email, and dopamine loops.

If AI lives in a "dumb" pen (or badge, or orb): It bypasses the distraction economy entirely.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐬: We don't need another device to charge.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧: We need a device that disconnects us from the feed but keeps us connected to intelligence.

It’s a massive gamble. 

It could be the next iPod. Or it could be a $1 billion paperweight that nobody asked for.

What do you think? Won't lie... I'm a big Jony fan, but nonetheless quite skeptical.

With the rise of agentic browsers, LinkedIn has a major decision to make.

Option A: Adapt to the future of the internet. 
Option B: Suspend the entire user base for "Breach of Contract."

Knowing LinkedIn, I’d start backing up data now.

Everyone in tech was glued to CES last week.

They watched Jensen Huang. They watched the consumer robotics demos. They watched the AI hype cycle spin faster.

But the most interesting story wasn't on the main stage.

It didn't happen in Vegas. It happened in Paris.

Dassault Aviation dropped €200M into a startup most have never heard of: Harmattan AI.

Just like that, France minted its first Defense Tech "unicorn" (€1.4B valuation).

On paper, this is the "Anduril Moment" Europe has been waiting for. The thesis is flawless and the details are quite promising:

1. Vertical Integration: Harmattan isn't a "legacy assembler" managing 50 subcontractors. They own the stack.

- Hardware: They are scaling to produce 10,000 drones per month.
- Product Line: They have the Sahara for ISR, the Sonora for training (already 3,000 units ordered by the UK), and the Gobi for kinetic interception.

2. Sovereign AI: Their compute runs locally. No cloud. No US servers. Pure "Strategic Autonomy".

3. Strategic Lock-in: This isn't just a VC bet. Dassault is integrating Harmattan's AI directly into the future Rafale F5 and the FCAS combat cloud.

It’s a perfect pitch and a great headline.

But when I look at the market, not the press release, this doesn't look like a renaissance.

It looks like a rounding error.

Here is the cold reality of European Defense that a €200M check cannot fix:

1. The "Zoo" Problem: The US operates 1 main battle tank. Europe operates 17. The US operates 6 fighter jet types. Europe operates 20. We don’t have a defense industry; we have a fragmentation museum. One unicorn doesn't solve a supply chain broken by 30 years of national ego.

2. The "Speed" Trap: Harmattan is fast. But the bureaucracy buying their drones is glacial. While Harmattan scales, France and Germany are still fighting over workshare for the FCAS program. You cannot fight an exponential war with linear politicians.

3. The "Budget" Illusion: We celebrate a €1.4B valuation? Anduril is worth billions more. The US defense budget dwarfs ours. We are bringing a knife to a nuclear gunfight and congratulating ourselves on the handle design.

My verdict?

Europe isn't marching. Europe is moonwalking.

The illusion is masterful: We extend one foot forward with "Strategic Autonomy" speeches and flashy funding rounds... But the friction of 27 fragmented bureaucracies drags the other foot backward.

To the audience, it looks like we are charging ahead. But in reality, we are sliding further away from relevance every day.

On critique le "vibe coding" et le "AI slop". Mais parlons de l'UX de nos services publics.

J'ai le transcript de la dernière réunion URSSAF:

"Chef, le parcours utilisateur est trop fluide." 
"Ajoute une étape." 
"Mais ils ont déjà tout rempli ?" 
"Demande-leur un code envoyé par courrier postal." 
"Génie!"

J'attends de voir le premier Agent AI capable de renouveler une carte grise sans faire un burnout.

Le vrai test c'est pas Turing, c'est le Cerfa.

Stop obsessing over Claude Cowork’s features and look at its birth certificate.

Built in under 14 days and entirely vibe-coded.

Still measuring your dev cycles in months? If so, life is about to get real tough.

Me: Rage-prompting after Gemini failed 5 times in a row.
Gemini: "The challenge lies in extracting the valid statements amidst the vitriol".

Turns out they built a Stoic philosopher.

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Driving growth for post MVP to late-stage web3 companies. I do this by building strong community strategies, providing top-notch recruitment/service solutions, and facilitating funding. | PM @Mint Academy

My strength: spotting opportunities for entrepreneurs with a distribution edge, building the right team to execute to bring it to life, generating more revenue and impact for experienced operators.

Facilitated the launch of venture studios in AI, Biotech, Spacetech, Education as an ecosystem builder

Personal brand lead, storytelling and positioning consultant for founders who struggle to share their story and company vision clear to help them unlock investment, reveenue, partners.

Not someone who puts myself in a box, I add value in more ways than my profile shows. 

Focus area is on distribution, sales, marketing, strategic partnerships, team building, content.

Co-founder Futrproof: A studio and growth partner that helps founders, creators, and funds turn their reputation and audience into scalable ecosystems of products, content, and capital.

Co-owner PHIAM: The Ultimate Investment Platform
Reimagining private markets for a new generation of founders and investors

Open to discussions on Joint ventures, partnerships, advisory roles

If you need help on content creation , personal branding, strategic growth, software development, deal flow access, events, I can help.

Predominantly work with Series A+ startup operators, Family offices, high net worth individuals.

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We are a group of visionary founders deeply entrenched in the realms of #web3 and #AI. Our primary mission is to pave the way for the future generation of entrepreneurs, with a special focus on individuals aged 26 and under.

🔑 Our Core Focus:
Our expertise lies in building robust ecosystems by collaborating with prominent global universities in key regions, including the USA, UK, India, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Thailand. By harnessing major blockchain technologies, such as Layer 1/2s, we aim to unlock new possibilities for businesses and individuals alike. ⛓️

🤝 Extensive Network:
In our thriving network, we have strategic partnerships to support you every step of the way. From onboarding individuals and acquiring promising deal flows to structuring partnerships and allocating essential funds, we've got your back. Our team excels in completing tech development, building vibrant communities, gaining loyal users, and ultimately, generating substantial revenue. 🔥

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We've teamed up with key players in various domains, including gaming studios, funding and capital firms, development experts, strategic hires/placements, legal structuring advisors, and claims experts. These powerful collaborations ensure you have the resources you need to succeed in the competitive landscape. 🚀

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Most founders don’t need more capital.
They need more access.

Roei Samuel said it clearly:

“Startups don’t need money. 
They need access.”

It’s something I’ve seen first-hand working in venture studios with Ricky Ollivierre (IAM) 🦅Jenny Tang Alisha Sharma.

Access to:

The right people
The right conversations
The right opportunities

Simon Squibb said something equally real:

“I need help. I can’t do this alone.”

He’s building something bigger than himself at HelpBnk and asking others to join the mission.

Then Amelia Sordell 🔥put it bluntly:

“You just need to post.”

Not to show off.
To show up.

Because your personal brand is your access point.

To opportunity. 
To the right kind of people.
To the support you don’t know you’re missing yet.

All three speakers said the same thing from different angles:

Access (Roei)
Collaboration (Simon)
Visibility (Amelia)

If you’re a founder building something real,

You need all three.

That’s exactly the work I do with founders.

Storytelling done right makes the right people come to you.

That’s what access really looks like.

I’m building my dream by helping others unlock theirs.

What’s one moment in the last 3 months where your story or network opened a door?

Tag the person who helped or drop your story below.

Let’s give others access too.

P.s Great event at BOXPARK Wembly, thanks Adam Smith, Kim Richardson, Adrien Hastert and the team who organised it.

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Strategic Brand Authority for Founders & Investors | Live Events × Digital Content

Most investors tell founders to build an audience but refuse to do it themselves. Here's why that's backwards

Yesterday at the Investor event co-hosted by Futrproof, 

An investor asked me: 

'Why should I build a personal brand when I can just write checks?'

It’s a fair question.
Here’s what I shared.

Founders with strong distribution perform better.

You already believe that.

You also encourage your portfolio founders to build an audience.

You prioritise founders who can attract talent, capital, and attention.

So the real question is:

Why isn’t the same logic applied to investors?

As an investor your work is more than sourcing deals.

Your work is attracting the right founders, supporting the ones you back, and increasing the value of your ecosystem.

Your audience is part of that ecosystem.

Have you thought about the traffic you'll drive to founders by building your brand?

Or the deals that would surface if your online presence did the first layer of filtering?

When a founder builds an audience, it supports one company.

When an investor builds an audience, it lifts an entire portfolio.

Harry from 20VC sends a video with his term sheet because he understands how founders think and how decisions get made.

It stands out.
It creates an experience.
It keeps him top of mind with the people he wants to back.

I also shared my belief on the importance of video decks in fundraising via PHIAM - the room agreed that its much easier to watch a video than just a deck, having both stands out.

Yesterday’s conversation reminded me how much I enjoy hosting events and hearing perspectives from both sides of the table.

More investor meetups, founder dinners, creator sessions.

If you want to be part of the next one, let me know.

Grateful for everyone who attended! 

Thank you Nick Green for being behind the camera! 

Wouldn't been able to capture the day without you! 

Thank you Gan Zhang, MBA for the work and talk on how you invest in companies, its very insightful and great message on promoting Angel LPs! 

Anyone in the AI, investor space should give him a shout! 

Futrproof

Prospect: Can you come and meet me in person.

Us: Sure. ( Takes 2 hrs travelling there meeting at 9am ) 

Prospect: You guys are the best, can you send over a proposal ( by the way I don’t have a budget and don’t want to share it until I see your packages ) 

Us: Sure

Prospect: Ahhh I can’t afford any of your packages, my budget is £X 

Us: for £X this is what we can do ( reduce scope of work ) 

Prospect: Ok cool but I want to try you guys so I’ll do half of £X 

Us: ….. 

Prospect: Can you come next week to do a trial day, I want you guys to script, film, edit and then I’ll look at the contract and maybe sign it.

😃 you know what I’m most annoyed about - I saw it coming before meeting him in person. 

Trust your gut
Red flags show early 🚩

Work with clients that value you, not ones that want to just take everything from you and flee ( happened once too… )

2026 is the year you'll see more people doing live streams.

And more 7 hour+ long videos. ( Might want to rethink letting your kids/partner watch an extra video before bed  ) 

Alex Hormozi just posted a 7 hr+ long video

others like him and Mr Beast are going all into live streaming this year.
 

What do you think of these longer form videos and live streams?

Anthony McGuire

Is your investor call starting the same way?
"So, let me clarify what we actually do now..."

Then you spend 20 minutes rewinding. 
Re-explaining. Correcting the version of your company that lived in their head before you even got on the call.

Your product evolved six months ago. 
Your strategy pivoted last quarter.
But somehow, you're still fundraising against who you were.

This is narrative lag.
And it's the silent deal-killer.

By the time investors understand what you're building now, the meeting's over.

They're evaluating the outdated positioning. 
The strategy you already outgrew.

The best founders win because the story was already in motion before the room.

When your narrative is clear, consistent, and public: 
Trust builds before you ask for it 
Conversations start 10 steps ahead 
You stop explaining and start closing

Your company moved forward. Your story's still standing still.
And every conversation you have is paying the tax for that gap.

P.s this is something I can help with, always happy to help.

The fastest way to move is to work, collab with the right people.
Yesterday I jumped on a call with some devs to jam on a social media tool idea.
We had 3 insane breakthroughs in 40 minutes.

Last week I was riffing on content with Anthony McGuire. 
By the end, we had a week worth of ideas.

When you put different brains on the same problem, 
you move faster and see things you couldn't see by yourself.

Your blind spots become obvious. 
Their ideas unlock yours. 
The work gets better and more fun.

Look for the right people to think alongside. 

If you're stuck, the answer is finding someone who thinks differently than you do.

Creating content is way more fun with people / a team. If you're creating solo right now, maybe start thinking about doing it with someone!

Connection feels rarer than ever.
That’s also why I care so much about creating it between the right people.

Sometimes that happens through events.
Sometimes through content.
Or a direct intro.

I’d pay almost anything for the right connection.

Because the right connection can change the direction of someone’s work, confidence, or life.

I’ve learned that connection usually starts with stories.

If you know me, you’ll know I'm more than a content girl.
I run events.
I make strategic introductions to people who should know each other.

I love watching what happens after an introduction.
The relief.
The excitement.
The moment when you see the spark.

I also love helping founders and investors share their stories properly.
There are so many stories people carry that could help someone else feel seen, make a better decision, or take a braver step.

2026 feels like a year for stories.
The real ones.
The ones that come from experience.
The ones that can’t be copied or manufactured.

That’s where connection starts.

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