Archive - Notes from Adam Mattis

The Power of Partnerships

From BMX tracks to boardrooms, from combat zones to corporate strategy sessions, every stage of my life has been shaped by partnerships. Here’s what…

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September 2025: Somber September

I can’t believe it’s September, and September 11th at that.

Sep 11 •

We Were Fast. But The World Got Faster.

How one company reimagined SAFe with AI to boost speed, precision, and impact; elevating delivery teams, accelerating planning, and unleashing…

Sep 11 •

Accelerating a Broken System

AI will magnify a broken system. Enterprises waste billions on GenAI pilots that stall because processes, data, and organizations aren’t ready. To…

Sep 10 •

SAFe Summit 2025

Discover the biggest announcements from SAFe Summit 2025 in Denver. From the launch of AI Native and the EDGE Framework to Mik Kersten’s call to shift…

Sep 9 •

August 2025

August 2025: "I just remembered, it's my birthday."

Fatherhood, values, AI innovation, and community impact. In this month’s newsletter, I share reflections on raising a son with intention, launching…

Aug 5 •

Bringing Hospitality Back to Business

In the age of AI, business is still personal. Before the strategy sessions and meetups, I opened my home, fired up the smoker, and welcomed 40…

Aug 5 •

July 2025

First-Time Parents in Our 40s.

I became a dad for the first time at 42.This isn’t how I pictured it, but it’s exactly when I was ready for it.Here’s what I’ve learned so far about…

Jul 30 •

10 Lessons I’m Teaching My Son

I wasn’t raised with emotional tools, structure, or the blueprint for fatherhood. But now, with a son of my own, I’m forging a new legacy—one built on…

Jul 13 •

June 2025

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