King of the Lab is where ideas, technology, and creativity collide. We built this space to explore the forces shaping how we live, work, and imagine the future.
The conversations here are wide-ranging—sometimes practical, sometimes speculative, always curious. Whether it’s breakthroughs that change how businesses operate, tools that redefine creativity, or strategies that unlock new opportunities, we dig into the details and uncover the bigger picture.
What we cover today is just the beginning. As industries evolve and new challenges emerge, so will our focus. King of the Lab isn’t tied to one niche—it’s about following the threads of innovation wherever they lead.
Join us as we map out the experiments, failures, and breakthroughs that define progress. The lab is open—let’s see what we can build together.
“Where Knowledge Wears the Crown”
The Why
I created King of the Lab as a place to experiment, question, and share the ideas that keep me up at night. Some topics I dive into because I’ve worked with them directly. Others are simply areas I’m curious about and want to understand more deeply.
My drive has always been to look at new-to-me industries differently—questioning how they operate today and where they might go tomorrow. I’ve never been one to follow the straight path; instead, I spot patterns that let me jump ahead, moving from A to C without needing B. It’s like leaping forward to the next train car while others are still weaving their way through the aisles—getting ahead, then waiting as others catch up.
This site is my lab bench. It’s where I break down what I’m learning, test theories, and connect the dots between business, technology, creativity, and whatever comes next. King of the Lab isn’t fixed to one niche—it’s about following innovation wherever it leads.
If you’re here, you’re part of that journey too.
— Matt Barnes, Founder of King of the Lab
