Mike D.

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Founder & Editor-in-Chief at Pithy Cyborg | AI News Made Simple

Greater Boston, United States

Overview

Mike D. is the founder and editor of the "Pity Cyborg, " a newsletter simplifying AI news for experts and newcomers. He is also an online instructor who has taught over 30, 000 students on Udemy about AI, marketing, and tech. He is an alumnus of Fitchburg State University and Boston University.

Originally from Greater Boston, Mike is a self-described "nerdy editor and IT geek" with a passion for gardening, identifying himself as a "Gardening Guru. " He enjoys building practical tools for curious and self-reliant individuals, blending his technical skills with his hands-on hobbies outside of work.

Unique fact: His AI newsletter is read by an audience that includes ex-CIA analysts, PhDs, and tech founders.

Personality Overview

Long-term Focused

Strategic Planner

Risk-Accepting

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

AI Developments
Publishes a weekly newsletter and posts frequently about new AI models, industry trends, and practical applications for his readers.
Newsletter Growth
He founded the "Pithy Cyborg" newsletter and teaches courses on AI-powered newsletter publishing, showing a deep interest in audience building and content curation.
AI Ethics & Quality
His posts express concern over low-quality "AI slop, " platform gatekeeping, and the potential for misuse, advocating for high-signal content.

Media Appearances

Mike has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Founder & Editor-in-Chief at Pithy Cyborg | AI News Made Simple
9-2015
Udemy Instructor (15,000+ Students Worldwide) at Udemy

Education

Master of Science (coursework completed; program not finished) from Boston University
Bachelor of Science from Fitchburg State University

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Insights For Selling To Mike

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mike is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mike

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mike move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Mike take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Mike

Personality Compatibility


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