Jacob Borgeson
@jacobborgeson
A product person looking to make the world a better place by applying technology to big challenges - and then building really strong communities to galvanize those solutions.
Jacob Borgeson
The life we call “normal” isn’t normal at all. A spouse and kids, a mortgage, a 9-to-5 job... who said that was life? What’s so great about working in a factory or a cubicle? You and I, who are artists and entrepreneurs, live a life that’s closer to natural, if you ask me. We migrate, too. We follow the muse instead of the sun.... See more
All addictions share,
Steven Pressfield • Turning Pro – by Steven Pressfield
Good Good Good: News To Help You Feel Hopeful & Do Good
goodgoodgood.co
Power to the People and Get Good
not just feel good news, real good news
A pretty comprehensive, simple, and beautiful explanation of web3 and the technologies that are enabling it with compelling use of data and charts to illustrate why it matters and the potential.
Andreessen Horowitz (AZ) • State of Crypto
— DAOs are having a big moment in blockchain, thanks to their community-driven code of ethics.— There are several different DAO categories, each one suiting a different interest, whether it’s investing, collecting art, or cultivating community and member projects via community funding.— Because DAOs are decentralized, they eliminate the need for a... See more
Ledger • Your DAO Guide - The Most Important DAO Categories Defining the Space | Ledger
Why efficient buildings are key to decarbonizing the power grid
canarymedia.com
Sustainability & Climate Change
"Compared to the business-as-usual scenario, that would shave more than one-third off the cost of decarbonizing the country’s power supply."
There are actually about a dozen platforms designed to fill this need - and they make up about a $2-3B annual market for brand community platforms today. Community-building is nearly as old as the internet, and so much has been developed since the advent of message boards and forums.
Li Jin • Community leaders deserve better: An open letter about community software
Season 2 dives deeper into network science and creating social change with a community.