Published inThinking about StartupsThe end of human life as we know it?I spend my time thinking a lot about the future, and I sway between tech optimism, tech dystopia, and nihilism.Feb 9Feb 9
Published inThinking about Startups“Swimming with Sharks”A very common problem when getting things done is the balance between planning and executing. One needs enough planning not to waste time…Jan 12Jan 12
My 2024 in ReviewTo reiterate: I am writing this for myself, but happy if anyone finds it useful.Dec 28, 2024Dec 28, 2024
Reading planning 2025Going through what I read in 2024 and reflecting on what to read in 2025.Dec 27, 2024Dec 27, 2024
Published inThinking about StartupsWhy we need an alien invasion to get us out of the evolutionary gravity trapWhat a pickle you* put yourself in. You started by creating a harsh environment to ensure only the strongest survived. Then you found that…Aug 5, 2024Aug 5, 2024
Published inThinking about StartupsClimate geopolitics heading toward a Dark Forest or a Sunlit Neighborhood?The world can be seen as a big machine of a market where we collaboratively try to solve problems. Globalization is a belief in…Aug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2024
Published inThinking about StartupsAlignment and Isolation: The Modern Dilemma of Seeking Perfect ConnectionsI grew up with three brothers, my closest friends, until I met my “computer friends,” with whom I co-discovered gamers and programming…Jul 10, 2024Jul 10, 2024
Published inThinking about StartupsThrowing a rock into spaceStartups have one thing in common with cleaning your apartment: they require immense energy to complete — both upfront and during the…Jun 16, 2024Jun 16, 2024
Published inThinking about StartupsDon’t grind your teethThe world is full of challenges; it’s like you’re a homing beacon for other people’s success, thoughts about the climate crisis, the…Jun 9, 20241Jun 9, 20241
Published inThinking about StartupsBrazil Nut PrioritizationWe learn to write to-do lists, schedule our days, and get shit done, but we rarely talk about the fact that we won’t cross the finish line…Jun 2, 20242Jun 2, 20242
Published inThinking about StartupsThe only validation you will get is NegativeNowadays, everyone is “entrepreneurial” — influencers, corporate innovation teams, authors, investors, heck — even kids can be “praised”…May 26, 2024May 26, 2024
Published inThinking about StartupsWhy The Customer is Always RightThe phrase “customer is always right” doesn’t mean you can demand anything if you pay; it means everyone is entitled to their own view.May 19, 2024May 19, 2024
Published inThinking about StartupsImportant isn’t the same as Urgent, but it kind of is…When I worked in South Korea, customers often said the character for “Important” was the same as “Urgent” in Korean, and it sure felt that…May 12, 20241May 12, 20241
Published inThinking about StartupsFind the ones who Want Order, but can Handle DisorderHow well do you handle chaos or want frameworks, get progress feedback, and have a clear role? The problem is that few thrive in the long…May 5, 20241May 5, 20241
Published inThinking about StartupsYou are only as happy as your unhappiest loveWe’ve all been there: a sad child, a sick parent, or a worried partner. But we underestimate how much it brings us down and makes…Apr 28, 2024Apr 28, 2024
Published inThinking about StartupsThe risk of becoming a lonely geniusThanks to the internet, we can all dive into the smallest of niches, meet people from all over the world, and specialize like never before…Apr 21, 2024Apr 21, 2024
Published inThinking about StartupsAnger is insufficiency in disguiseYour bike got stolen. They said No, when you thought they would say Yes. You missed the train. They just don’t get it, making you raise…Apr 14, 2024Apr 14, 2024
Published inThinking about StartupsEveryone is winging it, some just do it more confidentlyImpressive people seem to have boundless belief in themselves. How else would they have grand visions, raise that kind of money, or…Apr 7, 2024Apr 7, 2024
Published inThinking about StartupsAllow yourself to wander to the dark side of your moonWe all know Newton figured out gravity and was an absolute genius. What many don’t know is that he also spent a lot of time trying to…Apr 1, 2024Apr 1, 2024
Published inThinking about StartupsTrust isn’t a grand gesture — it’s a growing marble collectionLack of trust is a friction in a relationship and a tax in society. But, as we know, trust is hard [1]. There are bad actors and shitty…Mar 24, 2024Mar 24, 2024
