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BRIAN GOLD

Writing about life, creativity, design, and technology.

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An Open Letter

An Open Letter

To everyone that follows my work

For Members March 6, 2026
Deb Aoki, How Manga + Manhwa is Eating Hollywood's Lunch

Deb Aoki, How Manga + Manhwa is Eating Hollywood's Lunch

World Comics journalist Deb Aoki on how and why Japan and Korea's storytelling ecosystem is outpacing Hollywood.

November 7, 2023
Pauline Brown, Former Chair of LVMH USA

Pauline Brown, Former Chair of LVMH USA

On aesthetic intelligence, luxury brands, and the power of beauty.

July 25, 2023
Toa Dunn, Former Head of Riot Games Music

Toa Dunn, Former Head of Riot Games Music

The Godfather of K/DA on creativity, collaboration, and building worlds fans love.

May 18, 2023
New Retail, After the Apocalypse

New Retail, After the Apocalypse

A report on the new rules of retail.

April 5, 2023
The New AI Economy

The New AI Economy

A report on how AI will rewire our economy.

Featured Post March 1, 2023
Venkatesh Rao, The Art of Gig

Venkatesh Rao, The Art of Gig

The co-creator of a16z/Marc Andreesen's 'Software Eats the World' on free agency, AI, and becoming your full self in the gig economy.

December 7, 2022
Jay Novak — Founder of Modernica

Jay Novak — Founder of Modernica

On timeless design

April 11, 2022

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