“Data when, used in the right way, gives you empathy about your users”
Data gives you empathy, predicts the future, and helps you make decisions faster.
"Perfectionism and startups do not go together very well"
“…in the early days, having the quickest, the fastest release cycles for an idea, especially software, is so, so important.”
Atlanta isn’t just the tech capital of the South, but a major tech player in general
Atlanta ranked 8th among U.S. and Canadian cities, one spot higher than 2019.
More flavors of golf
“Topgolf took the friction out of the entry to golf and made it easy for people to satisfy their interest in the game without making a big investment…”
Physicality sets boundaries
I, too, have found my “rhythm” of at-home work/life, but I think that most people are ready for at least the option of non-home-workspaces.
Shared experiences shape better products
“And they're doing things that previously they insisted to us, that only some small percentage of people actually wanted.”
“If the plan is clear no meeting is needed”
“Anyone in any industry can appreciate this message from a leader. If we’re working on it, let’s work on it and not waste time talking about working on it. The worst leaders allow time to be wasted.”
Coffee is good for you
“…those who drank three to five cups of coffee a day, with or without caffeine, were 15 percent less likely to die early from all causes than were people who shunned coffee.”
Product decisions in time of crisis
“In wartime, you’re not hiring, you don’t have time to train or coach, and you make more top down decisions.”
Notes
📕 Highlights and thoughts from articles and books.
✏️ Thoughts, maxims, and others’ insights.
🎙 Interesting moments from (mostly) business, startups, and technology podcasts.