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Issue #15 — OpenAI's Astra changes what one person can do alone
Issue #15 — OpenAI's Astra changes what one person can do alone
September 8, 2026
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra is a game-changer, enabling creation of interactive worlds and transforming work dynamics

Issue #14 — Claude's getting cheaper, and Astra just changed the game
Issue #14 — Claude's getting cheaper, and Astra just changed the game
September 4, 2026
Cutting AI costs, testing revolutionary GPT-6 Astra, and going hands-free with Google Workspace!

Issue #13 — Taking notes in person, making slides, and invisible AI signatures
Issue #13 — Taking notes in person, making slides, and invisible AI signatures
August 18, 2026
AI tools are evolving: chat to draft presentations, phones assisting meetings, and visible AI-written content origins.

Issue #12 — ChatGPT connects to your inbox, and Google Maps gets a brain
Issue #12 — ChatGPT connects to your inbox, and Google Maps gets a brain
August 11, 2026
Big tech is shaping AI tools for small business needs – free premium offerings, integration into daily software, and enhanced local search capabilities!

Issue #11 — This Week from Rise Above
Issue #11 — This Week from Rise Above
August 4, 2026
This week from Rise Above Partners: Ai works its way into your existing software, and a virtual assistant that may actually help your customers (or just creep them out)

Issue #10 — AI learns by watching your screen
Issue #10 — AI learns by watching your screen
July 28, 2026
Issue #10 of This Week from Rise Above

Issue #9 — This Week from Rise Above
Issue #9 — This Week from Rise Above
July 21, 2026
"Breaking down the latest AI tools that are game-changers for small businesses!"

Issue #8 — ChatGPT gets a workspace, and Claude holds up a mirror
Issue #8 — ChatGPT gets a workspace, and Claude holds up a mirror
July 14, 2026
Issue #8 of This Week from Rise Above

Issue #7 — Rise Above Partners: AI officially joins your Slack team
Issue #7 — Rise Above Partners: AI officially joins your Slack team
July 7, 2026
"Exploring how AI is integrating into everyday software like Slack and Google Sheets, and its beneficial impacts on businesses”

This Week from Rise Above
This Week from Rise Above
June 23, 2026
AI is meeting us where we are, optimizing daily work and shopping experiences, and becoming proactive

Quiet updates to the tools you already use
Quiet updates to the tools you already use
June 16, 2026
Diving into the practical AI updates from global tech giants and how they can streamline your business.

A 24/7 assistant for your shop, and why AI shouldn't hold the keys
A 24/7 assistant for your shop, and why AI shouldn't hold the keys
June 9, 2026
"AI’s evolving role in small business: customer messaging automation, retention of conversation context, and cautionary security lessons."

AI that actually does the busywork
AI that actually does the busywork
June 2, 2026
Issue #2 of This Week from Rise Above

Rise Above Partners: Why AI is finally scaling down to fit your shop
Rise Above Partners: Why AI is finally scaling down to fit your shop
May 27, 2026
"Breaking down this week's AI news, its relevance to small businesses, and how to practically leverage it."

AI is finally building for the 5-person shop
AI is finally building for the 5-person shop
May 22, 2026
"Tech giants are finally making AI accessible for small businesses, revolutionizing how they operate and compete."

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