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The GaryVee Audio Experience · June 23, 2026 · 00:47:33

Why 2026 is the Year to Start a Business

Gary Vaynerchuk argues that AI represents the biggest shift since the internet and that most people are stuck in a 'no culture' mindset, shutting down possibilities instead of staying open. He highlights the unprecedented opportunity this moment creates for individuals everywhere, including a teenager in rural Peru or a small-town American. Vaynerchuk also predicts that the AI boom will trigger a counter-explosion in analog experiences and that brand value will reach new heights in the agentic era. Throughout, he defends an optimistic view of human potential against rising technological anxiety.

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Editorial

Maybe Culture vs. No Culture
Gary Vaynerchuk says too many people operate from 'no culture' — immediately shutting down ideas — instead of embracing 'maybe culture' and remaining open to new possibilities.
Unprecedented Opportunity for the Have-Nots
A 16-year-old in rural Peru or the outskirts of Pittsburgh now has access to the same tools and global reach as anyone else, creating unprecedented opportunity.
The Coming Analog Renaissance
Gary predicts that the explosion of AI will be the precursor to an explosion of analog — a massive resurgence in physical, human-centric experiences.
Why Brand Goes on a Pedestal
In the coming 'agentic era' where AI agents make decisions on our behalf, brand identity and trust will be placed on a pedestal.
Optimism About the Human Being
Gary insists that the human being is the most underrated thing in the world and that we should be profoundly optimistic about people.
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