Learning Innovation
Always do a run-through. No exceptions.
24 hours before our big workshop, we spotted a problem that could've killed the room. One case study had to go. Here's why the final check saved us from disaster.
Howard Gray
Newsletter
Groove Theory #3 - The Empty Stage Test
What UK rapper Loyle Carner learned from indifferent festival crowds - and how to find what really works when nobody knows who you are.
Learning Innovation
The case for all-age everything: lessons from PBS Kids
I'm shopping for my 4-year-old and keep thinking "I wish they made that in Dad size."
Mindsets & Growth
The question I immediately stole (and you should too)
A new collaborator asked me something that cuts through all the noise: "Send me the most interesting article in your space." Simple question, powerful results.
Best of...
Making it in America: What international founders & creatives actually need to know
The cultural paradoxes, identity costs, and hidden rules nobody explains
Newsletter
Groove Theory: #2 - The street food rebellion at a Michelin restaurant
Most of us deliver what's expected without noticing what's actually needed. Here's how to change that.
Best of...
The Creative Technologist comeback
How a misunderstood role from the digital agency era is becoming essential for the AI age
A.I.
Pascal's Wager for AI (and why you should bet on Scenario 2)
Dan Hockenmaier just cut through all the AI noise with a simple framework. Here's why his "scenario 2" bet makes perfect sense.
Creative Business
What happens when you collapse the talent stack?
Adobe's Chief Strategy Officer says the magic happens when designers code and engineers hack growth. But here's what he doesn't say: the specialist roles are about to dissolve.
Music
What Brian Eno knows about learning (that we've forgotten)
The ambient music pioneer's new theory about art as "adult play" reveals why case studies don't stick - and what does.
Future Of Work
The AI displacement wave is here (and it's not what you think)
Real professionals are losing work to AI right now. But the solution isn't just learning new tools—it's becoming harder to replicate.
Newsletter
Groove Theory: #1 - The accidental breakthrough that changed everything
How chaos in a London classroom taught me everything about finding your groove
Newsletter
From Wavetable (with something new)
Quick note: This is Howard, founder of Wavetable, emailing about something new I'm launching
Adventures...
Adventures… #67: Back in the Groove
After 66 editions of "Adventures" and a long hiatus, I'm returning with something new. Groove Theory blends cultural stories, practical frameworks, and real-world applications for creative professionals navigating the moments that matter most.
Best of...
Groove Theory: A new lens for creative professionals who want to find - and hold - their rhythm
You know your stuff, but when the spotlight hits, something goes sideways. Groove Theory helps creative professionals find their rhythm in high-stakes moments - from pitches to keynotes to career pivots. Discover the five elements that transform ideas into experiences people actually feel.
A.I.
The 80-hour reality check: What actually happens when you build with AI
Everyone's talking about AI magic, but what's the messy reality behind actually building something? Here's my 6-week journey through format fails, bad vibes coding, and the breakthrough moments that made it all worth it.
Culture & Insights
Crystal Palace’s finest FA Cup moment (and it wasn't the goal)
Crystal Palace pulled off one of the great FA Cup upsets this weekend - beating Manchester City to win their
Now
Now - 17 May 2025
Star date: 17 May 2025
* Developing 'Involver'
* Gearing up for NYC summer
* Learning about game design
* Starting in
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