Staying Fit For Life

Even when you're building an empire

Make No Small Plans

My notes on the book by the co-founders of Summit

#352: Julien Smith of Practice, on Optimizing for Long Value, Driving Emotion When Raising Venture Capital, and Inside Tips for Building a Better Business

Reflecting on 2 Incredible Years in VC

Breaking in, finding a role, selecting a firm, and more

#351: Candace Nelson of Sprinkles, on Disrupting the Bakery Industry to Build an Empire, Expansion into New Markets, and Strategic Brand Building

A Quick Guide to Saying "No"

And making time for things that matter most

Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making

My notes on the book by Tony Fadell

235 Resources for Founders & Investors

The best resources I found in 2022

#350: Dan Schaefer of Native Pet, on Product & Brand Innovation, Finding the Right Manufacturing Partner, and First Principles Thinking to Forge Your Own Path

Building a World-Class Network

On the internet and beyond

#349: Brennan Spellacy of Patch, on Value-Driven Category Creation, Strategic Hiring at a High-Growth Startup, and Enabling Trust through Transparency

Planning for Your Best Year

2022 Review + 2023 Planning