Books I read in 2023This post contains reflections and notes on some of the books I read in 2023. Like in previous years, I read mostly non-fiction, and my…Feb 4Feb 4
Books I read in 2022In 2022, I set myself the goal of reading one book a quarter — a low goal but something I felt I could commit to. I ended up reading nine…Jan 16, 2023Jan 16, 2023
Navigating the current landscapeThe last few months have been difficult for employees of high-growth startups and public companies. As investors adjust to a likely future…Aug 14, 20221Aug 14, 20221
Books I read in 2021I discuss below some of the books I read in 2021. I found all of these books worth reading — they taught me many new things, and gave me…Mar 7, 2022Mar 7, 2022
The Organizational Layer CakeI’ve taken on a number of roles over the years that have involved growing teams or organizations within a company, ranging from a Series A…Nov 7, 2021Nov 7, 2021
Top down vs bottom upOrganizational cultures are often characterized as “top down” or “bottom up.” A top down culture is (largely correctly) considered more…May 19, 2021May 19, 2021
So you left a startup to work at a big companyFirst, congratulations. I hope you’re excited about your new role and teammates, and the area you’ll be working on.May 22, 2020May 22, 2020
Building an Execution Engine, Part 3: ToolsThis is the last in a series of four posts on building a high velocity startup.Apr 17, 2017Apr 17, 2017
Motivating Teams: The CAST frameworkAs an engineering leader, one of your most important responsibilities is to rally people behind the goals your organization needs to…Dec 27, 2016Dec 27, 2016
