Selected archive
Selected Writing
Essays on ambition, independence, and what work does to a life.
The Lifestyle Stigma
How what you run from is what you should be running towards.
The Fear Of Losing It All
A founder's reflection on the persistent fear of failure and how to cope with it.
The Cost Of Chasing Unicorn Dreams
And the importance of prioritizing what really matters.
My Company Was Not VC-backable
A personal journey of overcoming the VC obsession.
The Countless Times I Considered Giving Up On My Venture
And what helped me stay in the game.
Making Peace With Social Media
My journey from social media skeptic to active participant.
My Complicated Relationship With The Web
A personal reflection on the evolution of my journey online.
Dreams On Hold For My Startup
Dreams deferred and the decision to reclaim them.
Balancing Startup Life And Family
Building a business while starting a family.
The Blessing Of Being Investor-Free
How rejection from investors can lead to unexpected success.
Why I Walked Away From The Startup Circus
A candid look at the pitfalls of the traditional startup ecosystem.
The Biggest Lie Founders Tell Themselves
Confronting the truth about why we really become entrepreneurs.
Redefining Success After Failing To Fundraise
Dealing with the emotional impact of failure and finding a new perspective on success.
Why You Shouldn't Worry About Competition
How focusing on building a lasting business trumps worrying about competitors.
Enjoying The Entrepreneurship Journey
A candid reflection on the early stages of building a startup.
Living Life Beyond Default Settings
Reflections on making life decisions and their impact.
In Your Corner
The spark I've been longing for.
The Art Of The Pause
Recognizing the importance of stepping back and recalibrating.