I walked around looking for a Powerball ticket and noticed something strange: my body relaxed before I'd spent a dollar. The fantasy had already kicked in. That's the real product — not the odds, but the permission to imagine a different life. What surprised me was what my brain revealed: the apartment decision I keep deferring, the hires I'd make, the loops running quietly in the background. For a couple bucks, the lottery exposes what's draining you. I didn't buy the ticket. I didn't need to.

I walked around looking for a Powerball ticket and noticed something strange: my body relaxed before I'd spent a dollar. The fantasy had already kicked in. That's the real product — not the odds, but the permission to imagine a different life. What surprised me was what my brain revealed: the apartment decision I keep deferring, the hires I'd make, the loops running quietly in the background. For a couple bucks, the lottery exposes what's draining you. I didn't buy the ticket. I didn't need to.

Raising money from friends & family? It’s easy… and terrifying. They trust you, believe in you, and don’t need a 10-slide pitch deck—but it comes with serious emotional stakes. I’ve been through it before, and this time, I’m setting expectations upfront. Here’s the exact message I send to make it easier (and funnier). If you're raising from friends & family, this post will help you navigate the risks, rewards, and awkward conversations. 🚀 #Startups #Fundraising

Raising money from friends & family? It’s easy… and terrifying. They trust you, believe in you, and don’t need a 10-slide pitch deck—but it comes with serious emotional stakes. I’ve been through it before, and this time, I’m setting expectations upfront. Here’s the exact message I send to make it easier (and funnier). If you're raising from friends & family, this post will help you navigate the risks, rewards, and awkward conversations. 🚀 #Startups #Fundraising

Obsession drives excellence. From mapping buildings at Micello to crafting the perfect cheeseboard at HappyBoards, my obsession for detail has never faded—just evolved. Whether it's spotting mapping errors in seconds or arranging brie like a high-stakes Tetris match, precision sets the standard. Obsession isn’t tied to an industry—it follows you. What we build defines our impact and legacy. What’s your obsession? Read more about the art and impact of obsession. 🚀

Obsession drives excellence. From mapping buildings at Micello to crafting the perfect cheeseboard at HappyBoards, my obsession for detail has never faded—just evolved. Whether it's spotting mapping errors in seconds or arranging brie like a high-stakes Tetris match, precision sets the standard. Obsession isn’t tied to an industry—it follows you. What we build defines our impact and legacy. What’s your obsession? Read more about the art and impact of obsession. 🚀

In Indian mythology, the gods and demons once joined forces to churn the ocean. They used a divine snake as a rope, a gigantic mountain on the back of an enormous turtle, and pulled from both sides. This cosmic event, the Samudra Manthan, was a quest for the amrit, the nectar of immortality. But the nectar did not appear first. The first thing that rose to the surface was poison. Deadly, suffocating, and strong enough to destroy everything. Shiva himself had to swallow it, staining his throat...

In Indian mythology, the gods and demons once joined forces to churn the ocean. They used a divine snake as a rope, a gigantic mountain on the back of an enormous turtle, and pulled from both sides. This cosmic event, the Samudra Manthan, was a quest for the amrit, the nectar of immortality. But the nectar did not appear first. The first thing that rose to the surface was poison. Deadly, suffocating, and strong enough to destroy everything. Shiva himself had to swallow it, staining his throat...

I read a TIME article about how voice notes are an act of love, and it got me thinking—what if I replaced texts with voice notes for a month? Apparently, 30% of Americans use them, but in my world, texts still dominate. What if they shouldn’t? Voice notes capture tone, feel more personal, and force authenticity. So, for March—no texts, only voice notes. Expanding the circle. Seeing what happens. Try it. Let’s compare voice notes at the end of the month.

I read a TIME article about how voice notes are an act of love, and it got me thinking—what if I replaced texts with voice notes for a month? Apparently, 30% of Americans use them, but in my world, texts still dominate. What if they shouldn’t? Voice notes capture tone, feel more personal, and force authenticity. So, for March—no texts, only voice notes. Expanding the circle. Seeing what happens. Try it. Let’s compare voice notes at the end of the month.

Life is better with the right companions—even if they bluff sometimes. 🃏🐧 We spend our 20s chasing destinations, our 30s learning to enjoy the journey, and by our 40s, we realize — it’s all about who we travel with. The right people make any path worthwhile, whether it’s through life’s highs or a friendly poker game.

Life is better with the right companions—even if they bluff sometimes. 🃏🐧 We spend our 20s chasing destinations, our 30s learning to enjoy the journey, and by our 40s, we realize — it’s all about who we travel with. The right people make any path worthwhile, whether it’s through life’s highs or a friendly poker game.

Feeling overwhelmed with too many priorities—work, health, dating, learning, and everything in between? That endless cycle of “I’ll do it this weekend” can be exhausting. In this post, I explore a simple yet powerful decision-making framework: using your mind, heart, and gut to find clarity. Whether it’s career moves, relationships, or habits, this 3-way debate helps cut through the noise. Read on to see how it works!

Feeling overwhelmed with too many priorities—work, health, dating, learning, and everything in between? That endless cycle of “I’ll do it this weekend” can be exhausting. In this post, I explore a simple yet powerful decision-making framework: using your mind, heart, and gut to find clarity. Whether it’s career moves, relationships, or habits, this 3-way debate helps cut through the noise. Read on to see how it works!

Your Spirit Animal: Mine’s a Penguin (with a Cockroach Mentality) 🐧🪳 Startups, careers, and even personalities often mirror the traits of animals. Are you a resilient cockroach, an ambitious unicorn, or a team-driven penguin? At Boost VC’s Founder Summit, the question was asked: What’s your spirit animal? For me, it’s a penguin—adaptable, community-driven, and built for endurance. But deep down, I have the survival instincts of a cockroach. What’s yours? 🚀

Your Spirit Animal: Mine’s a Penguin (with a Cockroach Mentality) 🐧🪳 Startups, careers, and even personalities often mirror the traits of animals. Are you a resilient cockroach, an ambitious unicorn, or a team-driven penguin? At Boost VC’s Founder Summit, the question was asked: What’s your spirit animal? For me, it’s a penguin—adaptable, community-driven, and built for endurance. But deep down, I have the survival instincts of a cockroach. What’s yours? 🚀

I always keep a bottle of champagne in the fridge, because of a book I read many years ago. It comes from one of my favorite scenes in Kane and Abel by Jeffrey Archer. After eloping, the main character’s son, Richard, places a bottle of champagne in the fridge. When his new wife, Florentyna, asks why, he simply says, “For when we have something special to celebrate.” Years pass. And when that moment finally arrives, the bottle is there, chilled and ready. The joy of that scene leapt right off...

I always keep a bottle of champagne in the fridge, because of a book I read many years ago. It comes from one of my favorite scenes in Kane and Abel by Jeffrey Archer. After eloping, the main character’s son, Richard, places a bottle of champagne in the fridge. When his new wife, Florentyna, asks why, he simply says, “For when we have something special to celebrate.” Years pass. And when that moment finally arrives, the bottle is there, chilled and ready. The joy of that scene leapt right off...

Ever wondered what your most-used emojis say about you? From travel ✈️ and food 🧀 to emotions 😂😡, my emoji habits are a snapshot of my life. But surprisingly, key areas—like business and fitness—are missing. Emojis act like a personal mood board, reflecting our priorities (or blind spots). What’s your keyboard telling you? Dive in to decode your digital identity! #Emojis #SelfReflection #DigitalLife

Ever wondered what your most-used emojis say about you? From travel ✈️ and food 🧀 to emotions 😂😡, my emoji habits are a snapshot of my life. But surprisingly, key areas—like business and fitness—are missing. Emojis act like a personal mood board, reflecting our priorities (or blind spots). What’s your keyboard telling you? Dive in to decode your digital identity! #Emojis #SelfReflection #DigitalLife