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.
An introduction to one of Michael Porter’s most enduring frameworks
Decoding Apple's intentions
Sonos filled homes with silky smooth sound, but it’s questionable if their strategic decisions made them anything more than commodity hardware.
A eulogy for a larger-than-life thinker
Nathan and Dan discuss Superorganizers and Bundle Digest updates and the books they read on vacation. Books mentioned: Of Mice and Men by J
Dan and Nathan ponder the latest features shipped by Twitter and Instagram, and the reactions to both. At what point do compelling experienc
Opening a marketplace creates complicated new tradeoffs
Read to the end for live streaming insights for music creators
A new talk show starring Li Jin and yours truly
Welcome to Issue #11 of the Means of Creation weekly news roundup where we break down the latest news on the passion economy, including the
Your questions and critiques, answered!
Plus, using Twitch for journalism, Bella Poarch, and the implications of Penske’s control over Hollywood publications
Read to the end for a new tech & society newsletter you won't want to miss
And understanding how psychology affects consumer behavior
File this one under “the unbundling of media”: Veteran reporter Casey Newton has left his job at The Verge and is launching his own Substac
On newsletters, platforms, marketplaces, and more
Weary of Election Discourse? Dan and Nathan are, too – but they also think there’s some use in paying attention to the world outside of work
Trying something new - what do you think?
On Snap's take on TikTok, Apple's developer fee reduction, and Vox's talent attrition.
On newsletters, courses, and creator marketing
Read to the end for a 9-year-old YouTube star who launched a Roblox world
And the product dynamics that drive social platforms
Whether or not you’ve already had the chance to read Does Sonos have a moat?, I think you’ll love this week’s conversation with Adam Keeslin
