Duolingo VP of Growth Gina Gotthilf discusses some of her favorite testing success stories and the ethos behind testing. I really appreciate her article in particular because she makes it clear that if you don’t have enough traffic (or users […]
In the midst of all the hype, don’t forget that the great Elon Musk has experienced many trying moments. This infographic highlights some. | learn more
A profile of David Horowitz contrasted with his son Ben Horowitz (of VC firm Andreeson Horowitz fame). A very interesting story about the divergent politics of father and son. | learn more
Okay fine, this is about the blockchain. But seriously, it’s a big deal. | learn more
“Out of more than 220 total hours of sleep observation, researchers found only 18 minutes when all adults were sound asleep simultaneously. Typically, older participants in their 50s and 60s went to bed earlier and woke up earlier than those […]
Engineers at the University of Washington have figured out how to create a phone that’s powered by radio waves. It works for calls and text messages. This could be used for cheap standalone devices in economically depressed areas, or as […]
Fred Wilson is one of the all-time greats of venture investing. His firm Union Square Ventures has been on-time for a lot of major trends by pioneering “thesis” investing. Lately, they have been deep into blockchain and this article outlines […]
Jason Calacanis has earned his spurs as an angel investor. He’s had a lot of success picking winners including Uber and Thumbtack. He outlines his strategy for intro meetings, including the questions he thinks are most important. | learn more
There’s a gene called ABCC11 that’s responsible for body odor. Apparently, most Koreans (and maybe me) are missing it. | learn more
This is an old post by Paul Graham about the difference between schedules of managers and makers. I recently reread it and recommend you do also if you interact with both types of people. | learn more