Mo Shafieeha

In order to optimize sleep and wakefulness - even if you're tired - we need to set the deck in a way that lets your body monitor its autonomic timing and set its circadian rhythm. Eat a light breakfast and exercise a little (it doesn't have to be intense).

Where should I set the standard for my company? The leaders with the most loyal followings are inevitably demanding. Good people are driven by high standards, high-performing teammates, and personal growth. A startup hire has never expressed gratitude for a former leader shielding them from long-term reality. Having low standards for your... See more

During the Stay SaaSy protocol, you're supposed to explain what happened the last time you met with your mentor. If you can't, don't ask that mentor any more questions. It's okay to have long gaps between meetings with your mentors. If you have any questions, you should probably be judicious about them.

It makes sense to him to look at organizational design from a more practical perspective by referring to it as 'searching for form-context fit.' You can make small changes to your team or observe how changes percolate throughout the entire company. You just have to watch, try things out, and then reflect on what happens if you want to learn how to... See more

Our Investment in Baseten

Principles of Organization Design

1. Free Yourself From the Past


2. Design With Knowledge of Your DNA

Some ideas are true and correct when applied to higher levels of abstraction. However, ideas that might use to lower classes do not translate cleanly to high levels. Though human psychology rests on the complex interplay between neurons, neural network rules do not apply. On the other hand, the regulations that govern a market economy do not extend... See more

This is part 1 of a 2-part essay series on the current state of decentralized governance in crypto, followed by "Governance as a Source of Value."