Resources

AI, AR & Tech Innovation

• TechCrunch – The latest in AI, startups, and emerging tech.
• MIT Technology Review – Deep insights on AI’s impact on industries.
• VentureBeat AI – AI applications in business and product development.
• A16Z Future – Insights from leading tech investors on AI, AR, and beyond.
• Unreal Engine Blog – Essential for anyone exploring AR/VR advancements.

Sportswear, Apparel & Manufacturing

• Apparel Resources – Industry trends in apparel production and innovation.
• Sourcing Journal – Global supply chain and textile developments.
• ISPO – The latest in sportswear performance and branding trends.

Startups, Scaling & Investment

• Y Combinator Blog – Expert startup scaling insights.
• Paul Graham’s Essays – Fundamental startup wisdom.
• SaaStr – Growth strategies for building scalable platforms.
• First Round Review – Tactical advice for startups and founders.
• Crunchbase – A must for tracking investors, funding rounds, and competitors.

Branding, Marketing & Business Strategy

• The Futur – Brand strategy and business growth insights.
• Copyblogger – Mastering messaging and brand storytelling.
• HubSpot Blog – Best practices in marketing and scaling businesses.

Books

AI, AR, and Tech Innovation

1. “The AI-First Company” – Ash Fontana – How AI transforms business strategy.
2. “The Infinite Retina” – Irena Cronin & Robert Scoble – Future of AR/VR in business and sports.
3. “Superintelligence” – Nick Bostrom – Deep insights on AI’s long-term impact.
4. “The Age of Smart Information” – Shawn DuBravac – How AI, AR, and IoT will shape industries.

Apparel, Sportswear, and Manufacturing

5. “Fashionopolis” – Dana Thomas – Sustainable innovation in the fashion industry.
6. “The Business of Fashion” – Teri Agins – How top brands succeed.
7. “Made in China” – Amelia Pang – Understanding global supply chains.

Startups, Scaling, and Investments

8. “The Lean Startup” – Eric Ries – Growth and scalability strategies.
9. “Zero to One” – Peter Thiel – Disrupting industries through innovation.
10. “The Cold Start Problem” – Andrew Chen – Building platforms with network effects.
11. “Angel” – Jason Calacanis – Raising money and working with investors.
12. “Secrets of Sand Hill Road” – Scott Kupor – Mastering venture capital and funding.

Branding, Marketing & Growth Strategy

13. “Building a StoryBrand” – Donald Miller – How to make your brand message stand out.
14. “Made to Stick” – Chip Heath & Dan Heath – Creating memorable, high-impact messages.
15. “Hooked” – Nir Eyal – How to build products people keep coming back to.
16. “The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding” – Al Ries & Laura Ries – How to create an unforgettable brand.

These resources have shaped my thinking, my work, and the way I build businesses. If you’re interested in AI-driven sportswear, branding innovation, or startup growth, I highly recommend exploring them.