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Tech

Wondering what to build? This list of AI business ideas has a few gems

Tom
April 10, 2023

Starting a thread to share and crowdsource potential business ideas / applications of AI (not all original) I will shoot some obvious ones to jumpstart this (rough notes in no…

Tech

Of AI models and why it’s important to understand them

Tom
April 10, 2023

An intriguing trend in AI 🤖: “Models all the way down” (aka "stacking") Have models invoke other models, then watch as emergent intelligence develops ✨ Here’s a discussion of what,…

16 frameworks you can use to become a great writer, public speaker & storyteller

Tom
February 1, 2023

The best communicators rule the world. But 99% of people struggle to share their ideas in a clear & compelling way. So here are 16 frameworks anyone can use to…

Product Management & Growth

Storytelling lessons from SBF of FTX that you can actually learn

Editor
December 1, 2022

SBF did all the wrong things with money, but all the right things with press. An analysis of FTX’s 7-part media playbook, and what other founders can learn from it……

Tech

The monumental changes coming to software this decade. Replit founder, Amjad Masad

Editor
November 24, 2022

I don’t think people understand the monumental changes coming to software this decade. Quick thread: Last century making software got progressively easier going from machine code to assembly to higher-level…

Product Management & Growth

How GAS app went viral and made $1M in 10 days with a team of 4

Editor
November 18, 2022

A former Facebook manager just launched an app that overtook giants like TikTok & Instagram to be #1 on the App Store. He made $1M in 10 days with a…

News

Behavioral Psychology You Should Know

Editor
February 12, 2022

Behavioral Psychology You Should Know. – Thread – 1. Friends After Love. If you can remain as just friends with your ex-lover, either you still in love or never were.…

Product Management & Growth

Time management principles for senior product managers & leaders

Editor
February 12, 2022

Advanced time management principles: (for senior product managers & leaders) Lack of time is a perpetual source of stress in the product manager’s journey. No matter how well you’ve prioritized,…

News

Insights on how to sell saas products

Editor
February 12, 2022

After we found product market fit @Segment in Dec 2012, we nearly ran out of money because we were so scared to ask customers to pay. It took two gracious…

News

The formula for an effective cold startup pitch email

Editor
February 12, 2022

The formula for an effective cold startup pitch email: High-Conversion Subject Line The subject line of the email is the first chance to hook them. It should be concise and…

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11 productivity tips by Marc Anderssen

Editor
February 12, 2022

Marc Andreesen gets a lot done. He has sold 2 companies for $1B+ each. His venture firm has $28B in AUM. His 11 productivity tips: 1/ Don’t keep a schedule…

Tech

Baidu: Why did it fail?

Editor
February 11, 2022

Baidu gained a steady reputation as the tech player who misses every big trend. When they did move, it was always to back the wrong horse. They fumbled the shift…

News

Here are 10 unique ways to turn Twitter into a crazy valuable asset

Editor
February 9, 2022

If you use it right, your Twitter account is worth more than your degree. But 98.8% suck at it. Here are 10 unique ways to turn Twitter into a crazy…

News

Here’s why NFTs are a better business model for funding games

Editor
February 9, 2022

NFTs are a better business model for games. Many gamers seem to be raging hard against game studios selling NFTs. But NFTs are also better for players. Here’s why I…

Tech

How to lose $35 billion of market cap in less than 2 years [Peloton]

Editor
February 9, 2022

2/ Executive Summary II The merits of the biz are the same they have been since the 2019 initial price run-up -Large TAM -Largest fitness platform -Recurring sub rev -Low…

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Cognitive biases to become a better crypto investor

Editor
February 8, 2022

I’ve studied hundreds of cognitive biases to become a better Crypto investor. Here are the 14 most important ones: Have you ever: • Fomo’ed into a COIN at all time…