A high tolerance for ambiguity serves anyone who can’t predict the future. Decades ago, the concept of a “company man” was strong. You graduate college and get hired by a prestigious company where you dedicate 40 years of service and retire. Climbing the latter and increasing responsibilities, but never changing companies. Changing careers is dynamism.… Continue reading Range

Yesterday, I wrote about the benefits of mentors. However, there can be too much of a good thing. If you’re a founder, how do you separate the signal from the noise? What do you do with competing or contracting advice? Here’s what I’d say to you: Take all advice with a grain of salt, including… Continue reading Feedback noise

Last week I was invited to meet with several founders of early stage tech companies who had been participating in a healthcare tech accelerator. It was fascinating to meet them. They were all excited, energetic, slightly scared, and full of promise. It’s these kinds of individuals and companies that make a lasting impact on humanity.… Continue reading Mentorswarm

Despite my affinity for asynchronous and remote work, I love to connect 1:1 with individuals. This can be old friends, new acquaintances, and colleagues. I’ve been trying to get coffee or lunch with someone about once per week. Just to chat, catch up, and break up my work week. No expectations, just a friendly social… Continue reading Love, your network

Search and indexing have a long history in the digital world. Initially, there were several search sites competing for user dominance before Google’s reign*. TV remotes that allowed voice commands were a step in the right direction for cable companies, despite the experience being less than perfect compared to their clunky interfaces. While Alexa, Siri,… Continue reading Voice Search