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Founder Math: When to Stop Searching and Start Choosing with the 37% Rule

How do you know when to stop searching and just choose? A classic bit of math offers a simple rule.

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You Built It. They Didn’t Come.

My first launch failed. Years later, we sold the product - but it didn’t have to be that hard. Here’s what I’d do differently today.

Beyond ✨Shiny✨ Degrees: World-changing innovations from unexpected places

Public investments in education and research are a no-brainer, and these examples of game-changing innovations that came from "low value" fields of study tell you why.

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What Everyone Gets Wrong About Vibe Coding

Vibe coding tools like Cursor, Copilot, and Claude aren’t just about speed—they’re an opportunity to code smarter and learn faster. Here’s how I use them to sharpen my skills as an engineer.

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The same psychological forces that keep people silent in moments of crisis also show up in product development - when no one questions a flawed idea, chases hard truths in the data, or speaks up for the little guy.

Eraser or the Wrecking Ball? Planning is everything

The product development process is a virtuous cycle, and has a direct impact on how well your work gets done. It will also help your teammates to understand the work ahead, and to build better products harmoniously.

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Open Source your learning with GitHub

Open source is an open invitation to plug into a global braintrust of brilliant people building the future. What you get out of it has a lot to do with what you put in.

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AI Prompt Secrets - what the leaks tell us

Popular AI tools like Claude, v0, and Cursor can be coaxed into revealing their prompts. Here's what I learned from a deep dive into some of the most successful prompts in the world.

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I want to feel the hand of the f%#king creator

It's not divine intervention; it's just someone who did a damn good job.

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Serendipity isn't an accident

Career opportunities don't "just happen" - they come from staying connected, helping others generously, and trusting your instincts when the right path shows up.

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Freedom is a Feature: why competition is a good thing

Why freedom and openness in software matter more than ever. How MCP, OpenAI, and Apple’s AI fumble show that trust is built on interoperability.