Letters and conversations with people doing interesting work
We publish weekly letters detailing our most memorable experiences and conversations with people working on interesting things.
Subscribe for freeThings that don't scale but matter anyway
Each decision makes sense in isolation. Automate this. Delegate that. Outsource this other thing. And slowly, without anyone noticing, the company becomes something nobody has any particular feeling about.
Putting a value on a media company
Two media companies can have the same revenue, the same margins, and the same growth rate, and one will be worth three times the other. The difference lives in what the spreadsheet doesn't show.
Founders should not always be CEOs
Recognize when stepping aside as CEO can propel your startup to new heights, ensuring your vision thrives under optimal leadership.
Why you should bet on the media industry
How I built a competitive edge to my venture studio by expanding into the media market.
Why the digital acquisition market is broken but worth watching
How to get ahead of the fundamental flaws in how online businesses are bought and sold today, from expired trends on public marketplaces to the rise of acquisition-focused builders.
What most founders get wrong about building their first team
Here's how successful founders approach early hiring by focusing on adaptability over experience and building teams that can navigate uncertainty while establishing lasting company cultures.
Soft skills can make or break a founder
How founders can become unforgettable by noticing details, connecting people and showing honest curiosity about others.
The chicken-and-egg dilemma for marketplace startups
Focus on one side of your marketplace first, build value for sellers or buyers and the other side will follow.
When to bootstrap your startup and when not to
Bootstrap a resilient startup, balancing slow growth with early revenue, turning limitations into strengths and defining success on your own terms.