Macro

In venture and product, we’re obsessed with removing friction. But when it comes to developing young adults, friction is the feature.

I’ve spent 30+ years building and backing companies, and it’s never felt like quite like this.

The case for thinking through it yourself

After reviving Founder Breakfasts in Boston, I noticed two big shifts in the city’s startup ecosystem over the past decade.

Tools can generate content. Designers decide what is worth keeping.

There’s a lot of noise right now about $15B funds and $5B rounds. For most founders, that’s a distraction.