Exploring Ideas: A Blog on Technology, Startups, Food, and More
Welcome to my blog where I share thoughts and insights on technology, startups, and life in Atlanta. Browse through the articles below or explore by topic.
Three Ways Wispr Flow Actually Makes Sense
July 18, 2025
I’ve been testing Wispr Flow for a few weeks now, and honestly, I was skeptical. Voice dictation has been around forever, and it’s usually terrible. But this one actually works, so here are three scenarios where it genuinely makes your life better. For Developers: “Vibe Coding” Is Real If you’re a developer, you’ve probably heard about “vibe coding” by now. It’s basically describing what you want ...
The Speed-Quality Paradox: When Fast Decisions Kill Startups
July 17, 2025
“Move fast and break things” became Silicon Valley gospel for a reason. In the startup world, speed often matters more than perfection. The company that ships first, iterates fastest, and adapts most quickly usually wins. But I’ve watched promising startups destroy themselves by taking this philosophy too far-making critical decisions so quickly that they broke the wrong things. The challenge isn’...
AI Prompts for Real Life: Templates That Actually Work
July 16, 2025
Everyone knows AI can help with work tasks, but what about the mundane stuff that actually eats up your time? Here are the prompts I actually use for handling everyday life admin - the kind of stuff that’s boring but necessary. Note that I’m typically using Claude with the gmail integrations and the Notion MCP configured, so it has access to my emails, calendar, etc. Email and Communication Manage...
The New Collaboration Patterns: How AI is Reshaping Human Teamwork
July 15, 2025
Six months ago, most team workflows looked predictable: brainstorming sessions, research phases, documentation writing, and iterative reviews. Today, those same teams operate fundamentally differently. Not because they changed their processes, but because AI has become a real-time participant in their work. Here’s what that actually looks like in practice. Real-Time Research Loops: The Encyclopedi...
The Regular Person's AI Stack: Tools That Actually Help
July 14, 2025
Everyone’s talking about AI, but most of the conversation is either too technical or too hyped up. Here’s the thing: there are actually some AI tools that regular people can use right now to make their daily lives genuinely better. Not revolutionary, not life-changing, just better. I’ve been using what I call my “everyday AI stack” for the past few months. Let me walk you through how it actually w...
Data-Driven Decisions vs. Data-Justified Decisions
July 11, 2025
We’ve all been there. Someone walks into your office and says they need data to support changing the pricing strategy. They want charts, cohort analysis, competitive benchmarking, the whole nine yards. Make it look thorough and data-driven. The problem is, they’ve already decided to change pricing. They just need you to find the numbers that prove they’re right. This is the difference between data...
Family Financial Policies: Clear Guidelines That Prevent Conflicts
July 9, 2025
Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Please consult with qualified professionals before implementing financial policies or making significant financial decisions. Ultra-wealthy families rely on written financial policies to guide consistent decision-making and prevent conflicts. The good news? You don’t need milli...
The Chatham House Rule: What It Means and Why It Matters
July 7, 2025
You’re at a conference or high-level meeting, and someone says, “This session operates under the Chatham House Rule.” Everyone nods knowingly while you’re sitting there thinking, “What the hell is a Chatham House, and why do they get to make rules?” I’ve been in exactly this situation more times than I care to admit. It’s one of those things that sounds important and official, but no one ever actu...
The FTC vs. '98% Accurate' Claims: Lessons from the Workado Settlement
July 4, 2025
When the Coin Toss Beat the AI In May 2025, the Federal Trade Commission reached a landmark settlement with Workado LLC that fundamentally changed how AI detection companies can market their products. The devastating finding: Workado’s “AI Content Detector,” marketed as “98% accurate” at identifying AI-generated text, actually performed at just 53% accuracy in independent testing-barely better tha...
Ghost Letters: The Hidden Signatures AI Leaves in Your Text
July 2, 2025
Ever notice something weird when you copy text from ChatGPT or Claude and paste it into your document? Maybe the quotes look fancier than usual, or there’s a dash that seems… different somehow. You’re not losing your mind. AI tools are leaving their fingerprints all over our text, and once you start noticing them, you’ll see them everywhere. These signatures come in two flavors: the ones you can s...
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