The Stacks
Recent Finds 20 postsThe End of The Skywalkers
Examining unresolved plot threads and continuity issues heading into the final Skywalker saga installment.
A Tale of Two Users
How removing Instagram's public like counter helps personal users but harms influencers.
The Bear Case for Peloton
Why Peloton is a hardware company masquerading as tech, and what that means for its future.
A Gaming Network
Analyzing Andreessen Horowitz's $16.5M investment in Singularity6's vision for social gaming.
PMF, Facebook Newsfeed, and Me
How gamification and public like counts killed the joy of social media posting.
Economist Open Future Competition
Why technology companies must combat climate change disinformation.
Ramen Review - Japan
Rankings and reviews of seven ramen restaurants visited during a trip to Japan.
Esports Competitive Advantage
How esports' digital-native nature enables streaming innovations traditional sports cannot replicate.
Learning From Coach K
Leadership lessons from legendary Duke Basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski on team culture and winning.
Venture Capital and Esports
Why VCs need to take a serious look at esports, or risk missing a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
The Death of America
Far from being the main cause of the problem, Trump's presidency is indicative of a nation-threatening division.
The Death of a Blog
Applying Annie Duke's pre-mortem technique to examine potential failures of this blog.
To Infinity And ?
Part 4: Examining six key components shaping esports' future—the industry will consolidate around major brands.
Esports is Printing Money
Part 3: How stabilized player salaries and league franchising have attracted major sponsors and investors.
Digital Native Generation
Part 2: How growing up with internet access has fundamentally changed emotional connections to online events.
An Ode to Esports
Part 1: A four-part position paper on why esports represent the mainstream future of competition.
My College Advice
Practical tips for college success: join organizations, attend class, utilize office hours, and balance academics.
Apple as a Portfolio Company
How Apple's shift toward services mirrors private equity growth strategies.
The Wait for Endgame
Pre-release speculation on Avengers: Endgame and critiquing the MCU's power scaling.
Tesla and the Future of Locomotion
Analyzing Tesla's competitive advantages in software, data, and manufacturing scale.
Crate Digging
Current ProjectsA Solo Leveling-inspired fitness app. Track workouts, level up your avatar, and watch your stats grow over time.
Documenting Chicago's ramen scene one bowl at a time. Reviews, rankings, and recommendations.
A four-part industry analysis exploring market dynamics, team economics, and investment opportunities in competitive gaming.
Curated recommendations from sci-fi and fantasy to business books. Currently reading: "Different" by Youngme Moon.
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