Essays

lightly illustrated essays about building startups and working with founders

How to Run a Good Startup Advisor ProgramApril 2026

A COO's Unnamed Work Type #4: JanitorApril 2026

A COO's Unnamed Work Type #3: Founder VaultMarch 2026

A COO's Unnamed Work Type #2: Onramps and OfframpsMarch 2026

A COO's Unnamed Work Type #1: TV ProducerFebruary 2026

The Shape of Work is ChangingFebruary 2026

Anti-process leads to SprezzaturaJanuary 2026

The Three Types of COOsDecember 2025

Revenue is a FeelingDecember 2025

Have WonderNovember 2025

Poka-Yoke & the Planning FallacyNovember 2025

Off-the-record COO ProjectOctober 2025