The Operating Partner
A bi-weekly newsletter discussing topics relevant to value creation with a digital skew, and the occasional New York Knicks rant.
Written by
Darren Herman
Connect
Apr 28, 2026
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5 min read
Q2 is flying. A conference in Miami, an F1 weekend with my son, and a note I have 10 weeks to get right.
Apr 21, 2026
4 min read
What Watches & Wonders 2026 taught me about making decisions with imperfect data
Apr 14, 2026
10 min read
Change management, W&W, and why your 65-person team isn't ready
Apr 7, 2026
7 min read
How being on the ground, watching a few too many mid-major games, and knowing when to trust what you've seen won me the bracket pool... and reminded me why showing up still matters.
Mar 25, 2026
9 min read
A full OP today which covers a wide range of topics... please make sure to take the synthetic audience research survey.
Mar 10, 2026
6 min read
A bit of a different OP this week. I hope you enjoy it!
Mar 3, 2026
Why Human-Agent Teams Change the Scoreboard
Feb 23, 2026
In a World of Automation, Differentiation Is Personal.
Feb 3, 2026
8 min read