The Matrix and the Mindset of a Maverick Founder
As I sat in my office at 2am, contemplating our latest pivot and the dwindling runway ahead, I couldn't help but recall the iconic final scene from The Matrix Revolutions. Agent Smith, perplexed by...
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Hustle, pivot, repeat
The Hustle Doesn't Stop: What 2Pac Taught Me About Startup Grind
Just finished another all-nighter, fueled by Red Bull and the fire of my vision. As I watched the sun rise over the industrial park that houses our co-working space, 2Pac's timeless wisdom hit me...
The Notorious B.I.G.'s Entrepreneurial Vision: Startups, Are You Ready to Get This Paper?
Fam, let me drop some knowledge on you straight from the lips of The Notorious B.I.G. himself. In his seminal track "Gimme the Loot", Biggie spits a bar that should be the mantra of every scrappy...
Why I'm Not Giving My Kids Christmas Presents This Year (Hint: It's a Gift)
As a father of three and the founder of a high-growth, pre-seed startup, I've been doing a lot of thinking about the values I want to instill in my kids. And I've come to a realization: Christmas...
Shipping at the Speed of Light: Why Perfect is the Enemy of Done
☕️ It was 2am on a Tuesday when it hit me. We were burning the midnight oil (and our runway) trying to get our MVP out the door. The team was exhausted, the coffee was cold, and the bugs were...
Learnings From the Packers' Onside Kick Debacle: Mistakes at Scale
🏈 Just like in the high-stakes game of entrepreneurship, the football field is a crucible where split-second decisions can make or break your success. Watching the Packers fail to recover that onside...