The New Status Game: Longevity

I ran into an investor friend who was summering in California. He ordered a glass of Santa Barbara pinot and told me: “I didn’t drink for a year.

Sep 12 • 

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August 2025

Non-Consensus is Dead. Long Live Non-Consensus.

Every weekend, there’s a new “hero” tweet that takes over venture capital group chats.

Aug 26 • 

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July 2025

"Show Me the Money": Founders, Loyalty, and the New Rules of the AI Gold Rush

What Windsurf’s double acquisition reveals about founder loyalty and employee trust in Silicon Valley’s new free agency era

Jul 22 • 

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May 2025

The Great Reset for Engineers, Designers & Product People

I spoke yesterday with one of the most talented product designers I've ever collaborated with, and something he said stuck with me: "I feel old."

May 22 • 

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When Software Buys Software

Software was built for humans. Now it’s being chosen by machines.

May 8 • 

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April 2025

Made in America: The Price Tag of Patriotism

How Much Are We Really Willing to Pay for Domestic Manufacturing?

Apr 28 • 

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This Event Banned Phones—and Everyone Loves It

The Privilege of Putting Your Phone Away

Apr 16 • 

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The Operator-VC Trap

Venture capital constantly debates the value of operational experience.

Apr 14 • 

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The New Moat: Memory

A Massive Win for AI Products

Apr 13 • 

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Tobi's Shopify Memo

The hottest topic in most of my founder and VC group chats yesterday was a leaked Shopify memo by CEO Tobi Lütke which he ended up releasing on his own:

Apr 8 • 

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5 Years Later

Five years ago, one crash ended. Today, another begins.

Apr 7 • 

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Investing In Pivots

Last week, I wandered through Noe Valley with a close friend & we talked about family, investing, and everything in between while drinking a coffee.

Apr 5 • 

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