the serendipity of living in a big city for the first time is amazing. it brings a smile to my face when i reflect on the friends i’ve made and things i’ve learned. i am so grateful for the opportunity to do the work i do and feel so energized thinking about what’s next.
a company tied to a national priority has a demand floor most consumer startups can never touch. what is the best way to learn how government contracts work?
what is the appropriate discount rate for civilization itself? should we value the welfare of someone born fifty years from now at a fraction of our own welfare simply because they don't yet exist? most ethical frameworks suggest not, that future people's interests deserve substantial moral weight, even if they cannot advocate for themselves. yet it seems that our institutions structurally undervalue their interests.
good talent has never been worth more. after seeing everyone post their cursor "generational fumble" dms, i thought i'd share a guide i made. there's never been a better time to work for a startup, just make sure that when you do, you're capturing the upside you joined for: