Bet On SlopeDecember 28, 2025Focusing on slope over y-intercept applies to any decision where you are looking for outsized returns.
Pulling The ThreadDecember 22, 2022How ideas are actually found. Riffing on Chris Dixon's and Balaji's seminal post, The Idea Maze.
Bring The CupcakesJuly 14, 2022Not Ken Norton's Bring the Donuts. A simple way to consistently stand out.
Simple But Not EasyMay 4, 2022Many seemingly complex things are actually pretty straightforward. But that doesn't mean it's easy.
The JuiceFebruary 22, 2022One of the key requirements for greatness. You know it when you see it. And you cannot be great without the juice.
Crypto SpeedNovember 12, 2021It turns out a 24x7 online casino is as crazy as it sounds. Speed is a feature.
Are You A PirateOctober 17, 2021The potential for riches is just the excuse. The real payoff is the pirate life itself.
Problem Founder FitJuly 27, 2021Early stage investing is not only about the people, but the match between those people and the problem.
Juggling BearsJuly 7, 2021The most interesting things live at the intersection of two or more markets.
Semi TechnicalMay 8, 2021Tech & time have created a new class of people in the workforce. This demographic is an interesting new market to explore.
Chips On ShouldersApril 6, 2021The best founders seem to not come from classic tier 1 backgrounds. Chips on shoulders tend to put chips in pockets.
What Got You Here Won't Get You ThereMarch 30, 2021Your current skills helped you get to where you are. But now they're holding you back from the next level.
One Way vs Two Way DoorsFebruary 21, 2021A lesson from Bezos. A framework on when to decide, and when to act.
The MetaverseFebruary 1, 2021We already live in the metaverse, it's just not what we were told it would be.
Pick Hard ProblemsJanuary 8, 2021All startups are hard and take everything you've got. If the effort is constant, then pick problems with big rewards.
Scarcity, Abstraction & AbundanceJuly 19, 2016Money is made from points of friction. Innovation makes those scarce resources abundant, and then creates a new higher level point of friction.
Play OffenseAugust 27, 2013Your inbox is a todo list that everyone can add to. Answering everything is playing defense with your time. Learn to play offense.