wanted to see if a small model could handle accounts payable, which is honestly one of the most boring jobs in finance. so i set up xero with 120 supplier…
So me and a friend have an idea for software for car dealerships and importers. Mostly smaller/medium ones (1-10 employees). We don’t want to spend months building something nobody wants,…
For a startup class I’m working on Nestwise, a white-label module that banks and credit unions would put inside their own app. It uses the customer’s transaction data to build…
anthropic launched a personal finance thing yesterday. connect bank + cards via plaid and ask where your money went, duplicate charges, fees, interest paid last year. read only, cant move…
Title: The Four-Week Rule for Startup Fundraising: Why a Firm Yes is the Only viable Outcome In the high-velocity world of startup fundraising, time is not a neutral resource. It…
Full disclosure up front: I'm a partner with the company behind Lumino, and this is test marketing - I'm here for honest reactions, not downloads. Lumino pulls your bank accounts,…
Understanding the Difference Between Brand Design and Brand Strategy Many organizations wonder how brand design and brand strategy relate to one another, and whether a strategic approach should influence every…
Title: How a Domain Theft Unfolded: Lessons from a 2012 High-Traffic Asset Sold to InternetBS I’m sharing a difficult experience in hopes it helps others prevent or recover from similar…
Breaking the real cause of marketing misfires: clarity over channels After decades collaborating with brands, I’ve observed that most marketing failures aren’t rooted in targeting, platforms, or budget size. They…
FatFIRE and Healthcare: An Insider’s Perspective on What Money Can (and Cannot) Buy As a pharmaceutical chemist with a focus on clinical operations in US academic institutions, I regularly interact…
How to Build Professional Brand Books: Real-World Examples and Resources Looking to elevate how you present branding work to clients? If you’ve created brand elements like colors, typography, and logos…
Top 5 Questions to Ask During Brand Discovery Sessions Clarity often hinges on asking the right questions. When you pose thoughtful, targeted inquiries, clients open up about their goals, motivations,…
Reintegrating After a Prolonged Career Break: Challenges for High-Status, FatFired Professionals Returning to Corporate Life A recent case highlights the difficulties some individuals face when attempting to re-enter the corporate…
How to Approach Branding: Moving Beyond the Perfect Business Name A common refrain in business communities is the obsession with finding the perfect name. While a name matters, it’s only…
I'm a solo, early-career builder from El Salvador (English is my second language, and I build with AI assistance). A few months ago I built Synathic, an open-source (MIT) Python…
Afternics, a Dreamhouse that Sold Itself The moment the cursor blinks in the address bar, we slip into a ritual we barely notice. The keystroke—a simple corridor through which a…