What I'm Reading This Week
Big Tech Ideas for 2025, Bezos on risk and opportunity at the NYT DealBook Summit, and Setting Your Game Plan for the New Year
Moving Pollution Off Earth
Jeff Bezos joined Andrew Ross Sorkin at the NYT DealBook Summit to discuss what’s next for Amazon, Blue Origin (his space company), and his vision for humanity’s future in space. It was a highly engaging conversation, particularly for those intrigued by the possibilities of life beyond Earth.
I think it's generally human nature to overestimate risk and underestimate opportunity” Bezos said. He explained that small thinking leads to small results and is “a self-fulfilling prophecy.”
Big Ideas in Tech for 2025
Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, co-founders of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), recently shared their insights on the big ideas that will drive tech innovation in 2025. This list highlights transformative concepts that could shape industries and our lives:
An external "AI brain"
Big swings in biopharma
Infinite games
A nuclear resurgence
"Faceless" creators
Google search challengers
Battlefield AI
The insights came from 50 a16z partners previewing one big idea each—a thought-provoking snapshot of the tech horizon.
Setting Your 2025 Game Plan and Goals
Stephen Nalley of Black Briar Advisors shared actionable strategies in The Rolling Stone for crafting a 2025 game plan focused on health, career, and relationships. His advice underscores the importance of setting clear, measurable goals to ensure growth across all aspects of life.
About the Author
Justin Gillebo is a Senior Director and career consultant committed to empowering professionals to achieve their goals. Drawing on experience at Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, and UPS, he helps early to mid-stage professionals navigate challenges, accelerate growth, and unlock their full potential. Learn more about his coaching services on MentorCruise.
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