Vanguards
Stay ahead of the advancements reshaping your industry
Vanguards is a premium publication for forward-thinking professional leaders who aim to keep an edge in business, technology, and innovation. Built upon extensive research, each post distills complex topics to their essence, focusing on the knowledge needed to navigate these trends effectively. Vanguards enables you to see through the noise so you can navigate with confidence.
Free subscribers get access to the daily brief and one free post each month. Paid subscribers get unlimited access to exclusive deep-dives, podcasts, the archive, and more.
Knowledge is your key advantage
In a world of accelerating technological advancements, leading professionals and business leaders increasingly need to understand and navigate complex innovations.
Technology is moving faster than most people can track. AI, quantum computing, blockchain, cybersecurity - these are all entering our lives and reshaping industries beneath our feet, but understanding their implications shouldn’t require a research team.
Vanguards bridges that gap. Catering to professionals, entrepreneurs, and C-suite executives, each report delivers curated analysis, actionable insights, and practical frameworks that translate complexity into clarity. You’ll make informed decisions faster, anticipate disruption earlier, and leverage emerging technologies for a competitive advantage.
Bite-sized format. Outsized impact
Vanguards delivers bite-sized, structured analysis on key advancements, enabling you to make timely and informed decisions, stay ahead of the curve, and safeguard your business from disruptions.
Technologies - Stay ahead by understanding the latest technological advancements, their real-world applications, and strategic implications. Learn how to leverage innovation while mitigating risks to gain a competitive edge.
Emerging trends - Leverage emerging trends to your advantage. Explore unique opportunities, protect against industry disruptions, and gain insights into emerging business models that enhance resilience and long-term profitability.
Regulatory changes - Navigate shifting regulations with clarity. Understand how new policies impact your industry, operations, and compliance strategy—so you can proactively adapt and maintain a strategic advantage.
Talent & Workforce Evolution – Identify the skills and expertise leading organizations are prioritizing to stay competitive. Learn how to attract and retain top talent capable of driving innovation in a rapidly evolving market.
Subscriptions and what to expect
New articles are published on a rolling basis throughout the month, covering the trends and developments that matter most. Whether you’re leading transformation, evaluating investments, or staying ahead of disruption, Vanguards gives you the clarity to navigate with confidence.
What you get:
Free subscribers receive:
The Briefing: Daily (Mon-Fri) analysis of the most important news in technology and business
One free exclusive article or podcast per month: Sample my deep-dive coverage
Paid subscribers help to continue my work and unlock:
Unlimited access to exclusive articles: In-depth analysis and strategic insights on emerging tech, venture trends, innovation, and business strategy
Podcasts: Deep dive discussion around the most prominent trends and topics covered in the past month
Full archive access: Every article, every topic, on demand
Priority updates: Be first to navigate what’s next
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About the author.
David Nagtzaam is an AI & business strategist, digital transformation advisor, and executive coach who turns disruption into momentum. Over 16 years, he’s worked with 280+ brands - from Google and OpenAI to unicorn startups and Fortune 500 enterprises - helping organizations navigate the collision of emerging technologies, innovative business strategies, and shifting cultures.
As an Entrepreneur in Residence, he’s led a startup to top-3 market dominance with 3400% revenue growth, orchestrated digital transformations for corporations with 80000+ employees, and coached C-suite leaders through the messy reality of change. He’s operated digital hubs across 28 markets, orchestrated SEO strategies that captured 93% of top search positions, and turned multi-million dollar budgets into competitive advantages.
David specializes in AI strategy, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and culture change - bridging the gap between boardroom vision and execution on the ground. His superpower? Making the complex actionable and the theoretical profitable. When he’s not advising clients, he’s writing about what actually works in the information era (and what doesn’t).
