Writings

Most startup advice tells you to follow the playbook. But the most successful founders I’ve worked with know when to look beyond it. Real progress comes not just from execution, but from understanding what truly moves the needle.

Most founders don't fail from lack of courage—they fail because they don't know how to scope big bets. Small experiments feel safer but waste runway. The key to scaling isn't about having guts, it's about seeing and planning moves that actually matter.

Most career advice tells you to climb the ladder. I learned to build my own. After founding a startup, scaling a public company, and helping dozens of ventures grow, I discovered that real impact comes from embracing the spaces between traditional roles.