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StartupNation
JUNE 13, 2025
When I entered the workforce, I didn’t expect tech to be an industry that would value my journalism background. I was part of the core group that created, curated, and cultivated the news and professional voices on the platform. You may also receive emails from time to time asking you to weigh in on trending topics—say yes to those!
StartupNation
JULY 22, 2025
Discover how individuals from law, journalism, tech, and more have leveraged their unique experiences to forge new, thriving careers. A significant part of this reinvention has been about challenging ingrained patterns and mindsets. Let’s just say, it took me five years to realize that would never happen.
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Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 22, 2014
The story on Uber has been written about ad nauseam, which is why I’ve been reluctant to weigh in. For starters – I’m not an investor in Uber. I’d say less so in my experience. It was a stupid thing to say – especially in front of journalists. Grievances – yes. But scandal?
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 26, 2014
It’s why in this article I advise that people “market today not futures” because you don’t want your playbook in the hands of the competition. As the CEO you need to realize that doing PR is part of the piechart of activities called “your job.” I have no money? I do it myself. So be careful.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
I cover how I met founder Johnny Boufarhat, how the company started in 2019, what the early days were like, what it was like when the pandemic hit, what hyperscaling feels like, and more: What You Learn at a Startup that Grows from $0 to $2 Billion Valuation in 1 Year What You Learn at a Startup that Grows from $0 to $7.75 We pause hiring.
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 27, 2010
Yesterday I wrote about how to talk to investors about your competitors. No journalist wants to publish your press release or print what you tell them verbatim without saying, “while this new company is plotting a brave new world, but there are some storm clouds. You know, frenemies. When Enemies are Good.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
JUNE 30, 2022
Using the story of 3AC as the canvas, let me paint you a picture that illustrates why Lord Satoshi and Archangel Vitalik’s creations stood the test of time, and what this means for the future of crypto. Let’s say I wanted a 20,000,000 USD notional 30-day KRW NDF. In 30 days I will net 1 won per dollar in profit. No excuses?—?I
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