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Mar 23, 2026
You Can Be the Hero for a Day. That’s About It.

The best startup communities are never one-person shows. They are built by many people making different contributions over a long period of time.


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Mar 16, 2026
Mentorship Works Better When You Quit Pretending You’re Fine

A new mentor cannot help what you cannot honestly, authentically and with vulnerability share with them.


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Mar 09, 2026
When Empathy Needs to Turn Into Compassion

Founders don’t just need someone to feel their stress. They need someone who can help them move through their stress.


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Feb 24, 2026
The AI Architect: Why Your AI Needs a Human in the Loop

The most productive teams are the ones who know exactly when the AI is right and, more importantly, when it is wrong.


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Feb 23, 2026
The “Parent Proud of You” Test: Kindness, Value, and Not Being a Jerk

I used to think the question was, “Will my mom or dad be proud of the work I’m doing?” Now I think the real question is, “Will they be proud of why I’m doing it?”


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