My Mission

The technology landscape is littered with startups aiming to disrupt industries and bring innovative solutions to market. However, transitioning from a chaotic beginning to a

The Founder’s Journey: From Chaos to Clarity In the fiercely competitive landscape of tech startups, founders are often faced with the daunting task of navigating

The process of building and scaling a successful technology company is no easy feat. With increasing competition and rapid technological advancements, tech startups face numerous

Venture capital has traditionally been an exclusive domain—reserved for the affluent few deemed ‘accredited investors.’ But what if venture capital could be accessible to a

Seizing Opportunities and Scaling Product Development The startup ecosystem in San Diego witnessed a meteoric rise when ClickUp, a productivity platform, burst onto the scene.

The Road from Game Design to Employee Satisfaction The journey of a tech professional often begins with passion, as seen in the gaming industry. However,

As the digital world continuously expands, programming languages come and go, shaping the way we interact with technology. But amid the constant evolution, one language

As we enter a recession, the tech industry is in turmoil. Term sheets have been pulled, valuations cut, and founders scramble to reduce their burn

During heavy growth phases, we can sometimes spin up multiple new teams each month. We may try to onboard and organize those teams consistently, but more often they form organically, take on their own identity and culture, and mutate significantly from the teams you managed when your company was small.

Being able to quickly spin up effective teams is not only necessary to grow, it’s an existential imperative. After reaching product-market fit, the #1 reason growth stage companies fail is due to mismanaged growth.

Whether you know it or not, talent is your #1 problem right now. The COVID-19 lockdown has accelerated the Digitization of Everything. Every human interaction has gone online, so the demand for software engineers has exploded. With the transition to remote work, Big Tech has eaten up all the great talent.

If I had to pick one thing that every product team should do that would unlock the most inspiration, insight, and growth, it would be customer interviews. When clients ask me what they should be doing to build better products, I always tell them “Just start talking to customers!” Once they do, it becomes a wellspring of enlightenment, inspiration, and innovation.

I’m a voracious reader. When I approach any challenge with my teams or clients, I always look for a book or framework that helps frame the problem and guide me to the best solution. Here is my essential list of books for every agile practitioner.