Learning in public
Writing
Daily notes on what I'm reading and listening to, and what I'm learning from it.
The feed is the test market
How Lemme flips the usual CPG order, testing on social first and taking only proven winners to retail.
The new moats are the old moats: 3 lessons from Jerry Chen
What a Greylock partner's essay on AI and defensibility taught me about building something that lasts.
The voice that never goes away
Imposter syndrome is common, especially among high achievers. Here's what the research says, and what I'm doing with mine.
The fundraising tax
Raising money costs more than your time. It costs the focus that keeps revenue growing, which is exactly what investors are paying for.
The equity conversation I avoided
I had 25% of the company and was doing most of the work. I said nothing for months, and it cost far more than one awkward meeting would have.
You'll never get rid of self-doubt
I used to think self-doubt was a phase you grew out of. It isn't. It just changes what it says.
Why I'm learning in public
I used to learn all the time. Working life swapped that for learning by doing. This is my way of getting the other kind back.
Contact
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Building something in consumer health, want me to speak, or want some know-how on scaling your consumer startup? Drop me a message and I'll get back to you.
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