Writing

Essays and notes from the studio.

Mastering Product & Distribution

First-time founders focus on product, second-time founders focus on distribution. Can we do both?

Say No To Premature Optimization

It's easy as a developer to get carried away with automation. "If only x was built, I wouldn't have to worry about y", is a common trap. Here's how to avoid it.

Winning the network cold-start

You launched and nobody stuck around. How to clear the first hill.

Define Launch

Before you use launch as a deadline, say what it actually means.

The Billion Dollar Value of Immovability

How an inferior product can leverage its users to dominate a market