Insights

Perspectives on AI, product, software, automation, systems, and venture building.

Topics

Topics we're exploring. A lightweight set of focus areas for V1, with more insights coming soon.

Applied AI

Notes and perspectives coming soon.

Product Strategy

Notes and perspectives coming soon.

Automation & Systems

Notes and perspectives coming soon.

Venture Building

Notes and perspectives coming soon.

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Product strategy / Coming soon

What companies should clarify before they build.

A practical look at how teams can reduce product and technical risk before committing to a build path.

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Recent thinking

Ideas and perspectives from our work.

Notes on product, AI, automation, and venture building from projects we've shipped.

Applied AI

2026

Where practical AI creates leverage inside operating teams.

How we evaluate AI opportunities that improve workflows instead of adding novelty.

Product strategy

2025

The difference between a product idea and a product bet.

A framework for deciding what deserves design, engineering, and leadership attention.

Systems

2025

Why integration work is often product work.

A look at how internal systems shape customer experience, operational speed, and growth.

Venture building

2024

How to pressure-test a venture before writing too much code.

The questions, prototypes, and signals that help teams move from conviction to build.

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