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We talk about “taste” all the time. We say someone has great taste in movies, an interior designer has impeccable taste, or a founder built a product with real taste.
But if you try to pin down what taste actually is, it gets slippery. It’s not just a fancy word for “expensive,” and it’s definitely not just about choosing a pretty color palette.
Grit Outperforms IQ in Success
Research across diverse high-stakes environments, from West Point to the National Spelling Bee, reveals that grit—defined as passion and perseverance for long-term goals—is a stronger predictor of success than IQ. This insight challenges traditional metrics of intelligence, urging founders and prod...
AI's Impact Mirrors Internet's Early Days
AI's current state is akin to the internet in 1997—exciting but not fully realized. Most applications are yet to be built, and the technology is still maturing. Builders should focus on understanding potential applications and be prepared for a gradual adoption curve. This perspective he...
AI Agents Win When They Own the Workflow
Traditional corporate structures are being upended by AI-native workflows. Instead of hierarchical models, companies need to organize around intelligence. This shift allows AI agents to handle tasks more efficiently than human coordination, reducing costs and increasing speed. Builders sh...