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Searching For Meaning In The Coronavirus Age
For millions of Americans, the novel coronavirus (or Covid-19) went from minor, far-off worry to life-altering disaster, seemingly overnight. Perhaps it was three weeks ago, when the NBA suspended its season, followed closely
The Seven Deadly Sins of Startup Storytelling
This piece originally ran on The First Round Review published by First Round Capital.
So you called a cab, but no one’s showing. The only thing the cranky dispatcher will say is
Launching with Story
Just as the success of a story depends on how engaged the listeners are, a business launch is as exciting as the customer believes it to be. Because stories drive 60% of conversation,
What do you want for your birthday?
Disclaimer: My son, Cooper is the biggest basketball fan of all time. Coop donated his 11th birthday to the malaria-fighting Nothing But Nets campaign. I don't recall redirecting my presents to