The results of my PostHog AB Test are in!
I dive into the data from my PostHog AB Test and show you how to interpret the results.
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The Operator Problem: What Startups Face After the MVP
Every tutorial teaches you to get started. Almost none teach you what to do once your startup depends on what you built - like the day a hidden Twilio limit silently cut off our busiest support rep.
The Strangler Fig Pattern: Rebuild Everything, without losing your mind
When your prototype becomes the product your business depends on, you can't just start over. Here's how the Strangler Fig pattern let us rebuild safely.
Lessons I Learned the Hard Way
Your brain rewires itself based on what you practice. If you stop practicing hard things, you slowly lose the ability to do them.
My 2026 Developer Tech Stack
The tools I use as CTO and product engineer at a Y Combinator-backed startup in 2026.
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.
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.
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.
The Quiet Room Problem
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tools I Love - Resend and React Email
The best developer tools make you faster and make you look good. Resend does both - for email, of all things.
Steal these ideas to build new products
Pouring through an extensive list of publicly accessible APIs to find new ideas for your next product.
Your MVP is too damn big
Your first product version needs to be smaller than you think. Much smaller. Probably embarrassingly small.
My 2025 Developer Tech Stack
A list of the tools and tech I use as a professional product engineer in 2025.
Focus Mode for the Defiant
How free will fuels creativity, and how to stay on task with purpose.
Superfounder Superpowers: Sending Introductions
A guide to help you send introductions to your network.
The Great Inbox Reset
A guide to help you reset your inbox, get a free productivity boost, and do better work.
From 21 to 1000 - Lessons in Growth
What I learned from growing Tiny Improvements to 1000 readers
Mad? Use It to Start Something Big
Sometimes, being mad is the best way to start something new.
Dunbar's number: focusing on your core supporters for network effect growth
Focus on building strong connections with a core group of 50 advocates to fuel sustainable, network-driven growth.
Don't just listen. Interpret feedback wisely.
User feedback is your product's compass. Listen intently, act wisely, and stay true to your vision to navigate towards success.
How Contrast Elevates Perception
Why a seamless experience can make your work feel superior - even if it's not.
Stay Sane: Mental Health Strategies for Startups
Burnout is your team's worst enemy. Here's how to prevent it.
How I found a missing change on my next.js site with PostHog
I tackle a significant drop in my newsletter subscribers. Join me as I dive into the data using PostHog, identify and fix critical errors, and ultimately switch from ConvertKit to Resend.
How you do one thing is how you do everything
How you do one thing is how you do everything. This is a phrase that has been around for a long time, but what does it really mean? In this article, we will explore the meaning of this phrase and how it can be applied to your life.
Unlocking A/B Testing with PostHog: Improving Newsletter Signups
Optimizing signups by testing, trusting statistics, and fine-tuning UX using data from PostHog
Fixing the sign-up problem on my site using PostHog Product analytics
In part two of my product analytics journey, I tackle a subscriber drop, dive into PostHog data, fix key errors, and switch from ConvertKit to the developer-friendly Resend.
Product Analytics for engineers: Debugging a conversion problem on my next.js site
This video dives into the process I used to diagnose and debug a conversion problem on my personal website using Posthog, a powerful product analytics tool.
Your tastes will always outpace your skill, and what to do about it
Powerful advice gleaned from a quote by Ira Glass - your taste will always outpace your creative abilities.
Take my money! Some of my favorite tools... and why I pay for them
I'm a huge fan of products that use their a free tier to prove their value, and then convert me to a paying customer. Here are a few tools I pay for, and why I think they're worth it.
Learning is an infinite game
As a founder, you're going to need to learn new skills quickly and efficiently. Keeping your skill for learning sharp is a critical skill, and should can be practiced like any other skill.
Do this with Your Product Waitlist: A Guide for Indiehackers and Startup Founders
Learn strategies to leverage your product waitlist for sustainable growth. Ideal for indiehackers and startup founders, this guide offers actionable tips to convert initial interest into paying customers.
The first 90 days as a technical cofounder - building a startup in 2023
I'm building a new company for the first time since 2016. A lot has changed since then. Here's what feels different this time around.