Untangling the complex causal chain that makes good times go bad
What happens when “the algorithm” is just a prompt to GPT-4?
The original cloud kitchen, ten years before it was cool
Opening up to external content is the only way to ensure durability, scalability, and defensibility.
Apple is building an operating system for health
A step-by-step process for uncovering the power dynamics that govern any industry
Or, how NounsDAO plans to take over the world
A force to be reckoned with
To Axie Infinity And Beyond!
A messy slog that changed everything for me
Short-form premium video is here to stay.
Rating my predictions from 2020: what worked, what didn’t, and what I learned along the way
An introduction to one of Michael Porter’s most enduring frameworks
How and why early-stage startups sacrifice power for growth
What happens when an economy holds its breath?
The strategy behind the news, in as few bullet points as possible
Say you just launched a product to a group of users for the first time. What now?
The blue check fiasco reveals a shallow understanding of how status motivates participation in social networks. Here is a deeper look.
Gumroad’s founder shares what he’s learned about strategy, product, and growth.
The Argument for Democracy in Cyberspace
Hello! Welcome to Three Shorts, a recurring series where I unpack the strategy behind the news in as few bullet points as possible.Enjoy!Fas
The origins of economic progress, and what comes next
The future of social networks is in smaller communities
You probably can't have your cake and eat it too. But that's just fine.