Personal Reflections

The True Value of Startups: Network and Learning

The True Value of Startups: Network and Learning

After leaving my last startup gig at Opto, I got a text from two of my former colleagues that reminded me why the real value of working at a startup goes way …

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why not do something magical with your coding skills?

why not do something magical with your coding skills?

Last week, I built a Zydeco and Cajun events calendar for someone who's been keeping the Bay Area dance scene alive for years. Total time invested: 3 hours. …

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The authenticity paradox: why being real online requires strategic curation

The authenticity paradox: why being real online requires strategic curation

We're told to be authentic online while being rewarded for carefully curated content. This tension is destroying our ability to build genuine connections. …

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The punk rock guide to learning - embrace productive discomfort with programming languages

The punk rock guide to learning - embrace productive discomfort with programming languages

Six months ago, I threw out my comfortable Python stack and switched to Clojure. Not because it was 'better' - but because sometimes the best way to level up is …

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In Defense of Working Alone

In Defense of Working Alone

Let's talk about the elephant in every conference room: corporate teamwork is largely a joke. You know it. We know it. But somehow, we're all still pretending …

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Boosting Blog SEO with AI: Smarter Titles, Tags, and Meta Descriptions

Boosting Blog SEO with AI: Smarter Titles, Tags, and Meta Descriptions

Discover how AI can optimize your blog's titles, meta descriptions, and tags for better SEO without losing authenticity. Learn about the tools and processes …

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