When the Tribe Outgrows Itself
On cognitive limits, coordination costs, and the invisible threshold every growing organization crosses
Nobody Was Expecting You
On the hidden costs of lacking infrastructure.
The Man in Kowloon Park
It was the end of February, and nobody had told me Hong Kong had a winter.
Why the NDA Comes First
Three reasons to suggest signing an NDA early in the process
A Spreadsheet Is Not a Notebook
A spreadsheet has two kinds of cells.
After Fifty People, Something Has to Change
Growth without the right infrastructure becomes a trap
Why You Should Hire a Belgian
On identity, expertise, fitness landscapes, and the valley every founder has to cross
The Brief Nobody Could Fill
Brand positioning in the void
Where Did They Put in Their Hours?
Expertise is not a general-purpose tool.
While the Slides Kept Coming
On trust, expertise, and two sides playing on different chessboards
The Longest Presentation
The building said everything before we walked in
The Question Not Asked
Before your next meeting, ask this one question