Danielle Vermeer

Just like you would for the products you build - outline the specific things you want to focus on NOW vs. NEXT vs. LATER with a clear understanding of:1. Why those things are important to you2. How they tie back to your ultimate desired outcomes (personal KPIs)

Curation as a Service saves you time, money and energy. Community-curation platforms will help crowdsource research. Curated commerce will help brands stand out in commoditized markets. Indie Hackers will increasingly launch curated digital products. By definition, curation is biased. Beware of blindspots. Reference multiple curators if you rely on... See more

The more desirable future is outlined in Q1, with authenticated items being on sale in curated settings. Here is where Web3 comes in as a value add to physical goods as one of the most reliable authentication mechanisms that also lends scale and durability.

I spend a lot of time thinking about creating safe (in every sense of the word) digital spaces for women and non-binary people to authentically connect and share knowledge. I believe social platforms can deliver positive connections, utility and opportunity to humans.

As a recovering perfectionist and Type A high-achiever, I wish some wise mentor sat me down early in my career to explain the difference between ambition and agency.