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Brad Flaugher

I build technology and lead modern engineering teams. My work spans AI systems, infrastructure at scale, and strategic technology problems.

I organize the Philadelphia Open Innovation Tournament and think about open standards, software freedom, and the future of AI.

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Diverse Strategies for Software Freedom: How Pluralism Strengthens the FOSS Ecosystem
A diverse FOSS community pursuing multiple strategies—platform openness and application portability—creates a stronger, more resilient path to software freedom than any single approach.
October 19, 2025 • 16 min read
Are you using AI to its full potential? Philly's innovation tournament can help find out
Based on Wharton research, this two-day event is designed to identify the people who understand what "AI lift" is all about.
October 14, 2025 • 5 min read
AI Harmony: Blending Human Expertise and AI For Business
An enlightening journey through the intricacies of AI's evolution, navigating the past, present, and future of artificial intelligence. Available as a free download or on Amazon and Audible.
September 12, 2023 • 4 hr 5 min listen

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