fun facts

I skied down Mount Everest (world first, no oxygen).

I skied down Mount Everest (world first, no oxygen). Andrzej Bargiel “becomes the first person to climb Mount Everest and ski back to Everest Base Camp without supplementary oxygen.” After nearly 16 hours in the “death zone,” he made history […]

profiles of people

When Trump fired Rubenstein.

When Trump fired Rubenstein. This is a story about the private equity billionaire, not the president. David Rubenstein, the co-founder of the Carlyle Group, was suddenly dismissed by Donald Trump as chair of the Kennedy Center. “I’m the first person […]

big ideas

E-fuels promise challenges ahead.

E-fuels promise challenges ahead. “E-fuels will remain a premium product until green electricity gets much cheaper.” A whole article on e-fuels and no mention of Terraform Industries seems like a big miss, but maybe I’m just a fanboy. ~ learn […]

to your health

Why Korean sunscreen disappeared.

Why Korean sunscreen disappeared. “A few years ago, social media videos convinced me to change my habits around sunscreen. I started buying sunscreen not from my local drugstore, but from the internet: Sunscreens from Japan, France, Australia, and South Korea. […]

to your health

Bryan Johnson’s sauna stats.

Bryan Johnson’s sauna stats. “Sauna is one of the most effective health protocols I’ve done. Here is everything I’ve learned; it’s the most robust characterization ever produced.” ~ learn more

better doing

Two types of startup pivots.

Two types of startup pivots. There are “two kinds of pivots and they are very different.” Type 1 pivots involve tweaking the approach to a consistent vision, while Type 2 pivots mean changing the endpoint entirely—a risky move that often […]

better doing

All it takes is for one to work out.

All it takes is for one to work out. Whether in job searches, college applications, or finding a partner, this line offers hope in high-stakes situations. It’s enough for just one to change everything. ~ learn more

tech, startups, internet

General Catalyst’s $1.5B AI roll-up machine.

General Catalyst’s $1.5B AI roll-up machine. “Marc Bhargava, Managing Director at General Catalyst and head of the firm’s Creation Strategy, breaks down one of the most significant shifts happening inside venture and private markets today: AI Roll-Ups. … These companies, […]