I think making the LA startup ecosystem great comes down to two words. Culver City. “Making LA a great startup hub” is too vague and broad. Just like no one says “let’s build a kick-ass CRM tool”, we need to be much more specific and start by focusing on a smaller area. Why Culver City? … Continue reading Culver City
Something people often misunderstand: giving brutally honest feedback isn’t about being harsh or acting like an asshole. Giving brutally honest feedback is about actually spending your time and mental energy – even for a bit – for a specific person. It means using the product they’re building, thinking deeply about the project they’re working on, … Continue reading How To Give Honest Feedback
I’m quite happy with most of the apps on my phone. They are fun and pleasant to use, and they make my life easier and more efficient. Except for the messaging apps. WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, you name it. They work fantastically for 1:1 communication with friends, family, and coworkers. I rely on them every day … Continue reading Better Messaging Apps
Spoke with two founders today and coincidentally they were both former athletes. They both had great energy and exuded positive vibes – the kind of people you want to hang out with. Sports teaches grit, interpersonal skills, leadership, and the drive to succeed. I can see why universities give preference to students who played sports. Continue reading Athletes
Founders winding down their companies: Continue reading For Founders Winding Down Their Companies
I keep hearing tough stories about today’s job market. I have friends whose children are graduating and entering the workforce, but many aren’t finding jobs. Some move back in with their parents. Others head to grad school, basically kicking the can down the road. One of the biggest dilemmas in the job market: because of … Continue reading Networking And Personal Branding
One way to find a new B2C business opportunity in 2025: Continue reading How To Find B2C Opportunity In 2025
It’s remarkable how much someone’s impression of a company can be shaped by their recruiting team. I won’t name them, but my friend told me: of all the AI companies he recently interviewed with, only this one company left a bad taste in his mouth. Their recruitnig team was cocky, secretive, and constantly trying to … Continue reading Recruiters And The First Impression
Someone I know – a content creator – recently told me a really interesting story. He had written a series of blog posts that got great responses. So he decided to package them into an online course, and the course started selling well. Here’s the interesting part: the exact same content is still freely available … Continue reading Content Form Factor
Two (unrelated) startup founders told me the same thing this week: Simple life = happy life. They both said there seems to be a direct correlation between how simple and focused their daily todo’s are, and how happy they feel. Which makes sense: chasing too many things, or wasting time scrolling through shorts and feeds, … Continue reading Simple Life = Happy Life