Have you ever wondered why some people seem to “see” business opportunities everywhere, while others walk right past them? It’s not luck. It’s not just talent either. There’s actually a process behind it — and once you understand it, you can start using it too. Recent research on entrepreneurial thinking explores what’s called “opportunity actualization” — a fancy term for the journey from “hm, that’s interesting” to “this is a real business I can build.” And what it reveals is something I’ve been coaching for years: opportunity isn’t just found. It’s formed.

Not because social doesn’t work— but because they’re using it like a billboard. Posting updates. Announcing features. Talking about themselves. Let me be direct: Nobody logs in to see your company news. People pay attention to what helps them, teaches them, or moves them.

Several leading Boston AI and technology voices gathered to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping entrepreneurship, innovation, and business growth. Speakers included leaders from MIT, Northeastern, Bain Capital, Flagship Pioneering, and global AI pioneers like Yann LeCun and Andrew Ng.