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Hey! Something special today :) I always wanted to release the raw audio of the interviews I do. But part of the magic of the original inter
Two theories; one of them good
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
The strategy behind the news, in as few bullet points as possible
A conflict of interest
(Ceci n’est pas investment advice.)
This week on the Divinations podcast, Adam Keesling and I are interviewed by our pal Dan Shipper about our Quibi prediction piece! How to Li
What the speaker company’s new music play is really all about
The co-founders of Breaker, on podcasting, platforms, and media
One new strategy. Two new websites.
How strict prioritization processes cause malaise, and why you should take gut instinct more seriously in your planning process.
Three Shorts — April 2nd, 2020
Happy Friday! Above is a recording of me narrating this week’s essay explaining bundle economics, “Bundle Magic.” I tried something a littl
What happens when an economy holds its breath?
Three Shorts: Facebook Portal — back from the dead!; an advertising arbitrage opportunity; a funny story about the power of incentives
A new talk show starring Li Jin and yours truly
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 "Divinations" Summary / Review
Can disruption be simplified?
A radical new take on email
Good afternoon! Here’s the audio version of the Quibi essay that Adam Keesling and I published today. It’s narrated by me, and the first few
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