The Map is Not the Terrain
What do cleantech 1.0 and the current oil and gas landscape have in common? At first glance, it might seem like nothing.
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The Moat Is Knowing What to Build
For the last year or so, I've been a skeptic of AI. Most of my research had been on the side of "what happens when bubbles pop" and reading about the aftermath of railroads (1873) and telecom/fiber (~2001). From my experience, AI was mostly a
Chase Your Hero
At the end of each year I go through a few books, podcasts, and quotes that serve as refreshers on how I want to execute during the year ahead. Those resources range from practical (Atomic Habits, Essentialism, favorite podcasts, etc.) to corny and over the top. This week’s post
Best Books of 2025
One dot's a data point, two dots make a line, and three dots create a trend. This week's post is more about showing up and creating momentum when it comes to writing more. Last week I wrote about reading. This week, I’m sharing my favorite
Reading is a Competitive Advantage
“You will leave here with the same degree, the same network, and the same starting point. Where you finish will be determined by who keeps reading, who keeps learning, and who refuses to quit.” For some reason, this insight stuck with me more than anything I learned in grad school.