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Atlassian: 98% 12-month customer retention (source)

Why are we drawn to cheap, re-usable, and safe language? The pressure to use modular Swedish furniture is similar to the pressure online writers face. We want quick results, we cushion our words, and we crave to be accepted.

Using DIDs we can fulfill RabbitHole’s core vision of creating an “on-chain meritocracy” with crypto credentials — a means of proving one’s expertise or reputation based on their on-chain activity — but the main bottleneck to this vision is the centralization of our company.

For instance, anyone around the world can use Twitter, whereas Square and Cash App have to navigate local laws and banking regulations in each market before launching

Platforms like TikTok and Instagram are engines of distraction and cultural rot. They stand in front of the more difficult but more rewarding aspects of life: deep work, intimate connections with friends and loved ones, focused attention for hobbies with intrinsic rewards. By training users to crave constant novelty and the immediate approval of an... See more

Equity compensation offers the prospect of meaningful wealth to employees. However, tech workers should think of it as an investment, not a lottery ticket. For employees, this means considering risk, diversification, and taxes proactively. In turn, companies need to realize that the narrative of treating equity as a pledge of loyalty can ultimately... See more

Prepare for anomalies. Building a startup requires extraordinary adaptability. What seems fixed one day may be fluid the next. To capitalize on volatility, it’s worth preparing a playbook for low-probability, high-impact events. When the next Black Swan hits, your business will be ready.

Avoid drive-by management.  Don't start throwing your opinion or ideas around in meetings.  You most likely lack context, and most likely, you won't be the person needing to follow through.