Colorado Springs: The Weekend That Changed My Perspective
I climbed out of the daily grind long enough to remember what it’s all for. I spent this weekend in...Read More
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The $10 Billion Man You’ve Never Heard Of
There is a man worth over $10 billion, but you have probably never heard his name. His name is Harry...Read More
7 Hard-Earned Career Lessons
Over the years, some lessons are learned through observation, and others are learned the hard way. Here are seven hard-earned...Read More
5 Public Speaking Tips That Cured My Stage Fright
I used to HATE public speaking. My heart would race. My hands would shake. I’d be smiling but inside I’d...Read More
OpenAI Announces $1.5 Billion Bonus for Every Employee
Imagine this: You joined OpenAI as an engineer two years ago. You were already living the dream. Your salary +...Read More
The Most Impressive Career Jump
This might be the most impressive career jump in the 21st century. From “product” at Instacart to helping take ChatGPT...Read More
The Calibration Gap
Early in my career, I pitched a mentor to invest in my startup. He paused, looked at me, and said:...Read More
My Top Travel Destinations
For entrepreneurs and investors, a vacation is rarely just a vacation. It’s a chance to disconnect, gain a new perspective,...Read More
5 Tech Tools I Can’t Live Without
People often ask me how I manage my time as an investor and founder. The truth is, I rely heavily...Read More
Why Nearly Half of Gen Z Believes Saving Is “Pointless”
Almost half of Gen Z (49%) has decided saving for the future is “pointless,” according to a recent report. This...Read More
Trying to Poach AI Engineers
They say you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. So I’m trying to poach AI engineers who just...Read More
How to Spot a Unicorn Founder
I met Shuo Wang, Co-Founder and CEO of Deel, at an event recently. In just 5 years, her company scaled...Read More
Guest Lecturing at Stanford
I’ve felt fortunate to have had the opportunity to guest lecture at Stanford many times over the past few years....Read More
When Rejection Becomes Protection: A Startup Lesson
Every entrepreneur faces rejection, but not every rejection tells the same story. Sometimes what feels like a devastating “no” in...Read More
Why Great Performers Set Their Own Expectations
Excellence isn’t achieved by meeting other people’s standards—it’s created by setting your own. If I could identify the single most...Read More
How Renaissance Technologies Achieved the Impossible
When most people think of legendary hedge fund managers, they picture Wall Street veterans with decades of trading experience. But...Read More
Future-Proofing Your Kids for an AI-Driven World
I spend a lot of time thinking—and speaking—about how we prepare today’s children for a future in which artificial intelligence...Read More
Innovation and Leadership Podcast: Insights From a Young Millionaire
In a wide-ranging conversation on Jess Larsen’s Innovation & Leadership podcast, I shared my journey from knocking on doors in Iowa to...Read More