Writing
Essays, notes, and operating lessons on startups, AI, and building.
Programs that actually give capital to founders
A curated directory of accelerators and fellowships with money on the line
Are we in an AI bubble?
Yes. But that does not mean the technology is fake, or that the opportunity is over.
(Good) ideas are rare.
Why strong ideas still matter, and how to find them
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