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Founders love playbooks. We want to believe success can be industrialised: build this feature, hire these roles, follow these steps — and you’ll win. But occasionally, someone who actually built a generational company tells you the truth. In a great piece reflecting on GitHub’s rise , co-
After completing WSET 2 almost two years ago (how time flies). I've finally got around to taking the next step in my wine journey. Fingers crossed, I make it through 🤞
When it comes to innovation, banks crave certainty. The language of boardrooms and executive suites is awash with talk of “roadmaps,” “frameworks,” and “best practices.” They want maps—detailed, proven pathways that chart the course from point A to point B with minimal
As you write more, there's a subtle trap waiting to ensnare you: the allure of complexity. You might feel compelled to use fancier words, construct more intricate sentences, or dive into convoluted explanations. Don't fall for it. The best writing is simple and direct. It'
AI is flipping the script on how we create and use software. Forget app stores and coding boot camps. Now, you can conjure up a custom app as easily as jotting down a quick note. These aren't watered-down widgets or clunky prototypes, but full-fledged, personalised tools
One of the most underrated habits for founders and creators is consistent writing. Many make the mistake of thinking that writing about your company and journey can come across as "salesy." Far from it, if done genuinely, it can become a powerful tool for self-discovery and connection
Generational companies don't just capture existing markets; they create new ones. Stripe is a perfect example. When  Patrick Collison said , "The biggest, most important companies that will be Stripe's customers do not exist yet. They are still just ideas in someone's mind,
Every tech company dreams of building a platform—a central hub where all transactions happen and a wide array of use cases is covered. The allure is clear: once established, platforms generate revenue with minimal effort, creating a virtuous cycle of growth. It's no wonder that many
Regardless of what you're building, the power of continuous forward motion becomes evident quickly. It sometimes feels counterintuitive, but success is less about perfection and more about momentum. At any given time, decisions are made with the information at hand. Waiting for perfect clarity leads to paralysis. Action,
When visiting a country, it's easy to get sucked into the TikTok and Instagram food culture of "Five spots you need to check out!" Contrary to what the 25-year-old influencer is telling you in a calming tone over some shaky video footage, the true
Quality is timeless. This simple idea cuts through the noise of our fast-paced, ever-changing world. We live in an age where trends come and go with alarming speed, and what is celebrated today is often forgotten tomorrow. Yet, true quality, in any form, endures. Consider the Eames chair,
The main takeaway from WWDC24: Apple’s AI strategy is all about calculated, steady moves. They're not chasing trends but focusing on thoughtful integration that genuinely enhances user experience. Firstly, Apple isn’t diving headfirst into AI at any cost. They’re taking a measured
When building a product, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush of developing new features and pushing out updates. However, the real measure of success lies not in what we create, but in the impact they have. This is the difference between outputs and outcomes. While
I saw a tweet doing the rounds on Twitter (sorry, never referring to it as X) that linked to an  article by Joel Spolsky , where he shared a banger of a story about his time on the Microsoft Excel team. Everyone initially saw Excel as the ultimate financial modelling
Every startup, without exception, is a mess. This isn't an indictment of founders or their creations; rather, it's a universal truth I've come to recognise after more than a decade immersed in the startup land. Recognising this chaos is crucial—not to criticise,