We're Going To Make an EECS Major Out of You
AI is collapsing the barrier between software engineers and embedded systems engineers — and that means a coming explosion of physical device startups.
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Practical thoughts on software, infrastructure, and building technology that lasts.
Friendly Node: A Business Strategy Framework for the AI Era
A framework for analyzing businesses as networks of nodes — and how understanding information flow can reveal where AI creates the most value.
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Most health tech founders over-invest in software engineering talent. Here's why product thinking beats pure engineering on the founding team — and what to do instead.
Read more →AI Is Reversing My Decades-Old Website Advice. And It's A Good Thing.
Custom web development used to cost as much as a car. AI has changed the math — and what I recommend to clients of every size.
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You don't need a platform engineering department to ship software reliably. Here's a lean DevOps setup that punches well above its weight.
Read more →When to Build vs. Buy (and When to Borrow)
The build vs. buy decision is one of the most consequential calls a small team can make. Here's a framework that's served me well.
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