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Nathan Baschez is the cofounder and CEO of AI word processor Lex. He cofounded Every, was the first employee at Substack, and co-created Product Hunt.
The return of Three Shorts!
Strategy’s most famous theory could be wrong
Dan and Nathan discuss productivity cycles, the latest version of Sparkle, Dan’s file management system, and how they relate to Nathan’s new
Two theories; one of them good
Ian Borthwick’s secrets of influencer marketing
Dan and Nathan discuss an existential question for any creative and ambitious person: How do you choose to work with someone or on something
YouTube revealed $30B in creator payouts and is incentivizing creators to use “Shorts”, an OnlyFans-like platform connecting foodies with chefs, and more
How to understand the essence of any business
Li Jin, who co-hosts Means of Creation with Nathan, comes on the show to discuss the economics of her partnership with Every. How did you
Gumroad’s founder shares what he’s learned about strategy, product, and growth.
Also: OnlyFans is launching a creative fund for musicians, #BookTok is leading to a resurgence in book sales, and more
Also: Patreon’s push towards creator equity, SMS platforms for creators, podcast advertising consolidation, and more
“As a player, you actually earn 2-3x more than an entry-level job” - Gabby Dizon, co-founder of Yield Guild Games
A guide to Porter’s “Five Forces” framework—through the lens of Spotify
Two new things this week for subscribers! I narrated an audio version of this article just for paying subscribers like you. I’m going to do
After reading Dan’s Superorganizers profile on people person Peter Boyce, Nathan wonders why his hands-on approach to social and business ca
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