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.

Building Leadership Resilience: Lessons from Military Experience

March 26, 2025

When everything’s going smoothly, leadership can feel almost effortless. It’s when challenges arise (market shifts, team conflicts, unexpected crises) that true leadership resilience becomes essential. Military leadership principles has shown that resilience isn’t just about personal grit; it’s a learnable skill that transforms how leaders and their teams navigate difficulty. Building Your Persona...

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Elo Rating System: The Grandfather of Competitive Rankings

March 25, 2025

I’ve always been fascinated by how we quantify the unquantifiable. How do you put a number on something as complex as chess skill? Or the quality of a product? Or even which taco joint in Atlanta deserves your hard-earned dollars? Enter the Elo rating system - the OG of competitive rankings and the first algorithm I implemented in Elote. The Origin Story: More Than Just Chess The Elo rating system...

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South Korea's Comprehensive AI Basic Act: A New Era in AI Regulation

March 24, 2025

Note: This article represents a practitioner’s interpretation of the relevant rules and regulations in place at the time of writing. I am not a lawyer, and readers should consult with their own legal counsel and compliance teams before taking any action based on this information. South Korea has emerged as a pioneer in AI regulation with the passage of its groundbreaking AI Basic Act in January 2...

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Automating Docs Deployment with GitHub Actions and Pages

March 23, 2025

Picture this: you’ve just fixed a critical bug in your Python library, updated all the docstrings, and added a new tutorial. You’re ready to push the changes, but then you remember… you need to rebuild and deploy the documentation. Again. Manually. For the third time today. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and I’ve learned that automating documentation deployment isn’t j...

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Crafting Code Examples: From Snippets to Real-World Scenarios

March 22, 2025

You know that feeling when you find a new library, and the first thing you do is scroll straight past all the carefully written prose to find the code examples? Yeah, me too. We developers are a predictable bunch - we learn best by example, and we’re always in a hurry to see the code in action. That’s why, after years of maintaining Python libraries and watching users interact with documentation, ...

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US AI Regulation: A State-by-State Analysis

March 21, 2025

Note: This article represents a practitioner’s interpretation of the relevant rules and regulations in place at the time of writing. I am not a lawyer, and readers should consult with their own legal counsel and compliance teams before taking any action based on this information. The United States presents a unique and complex landscape for AI regulation, characterized by a decentralized approach...

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Implementing llms.txt for Better AI Accessibility

March 20, 2025

In my ongoing effort to make my website more accessible and useful to AI systems, I’ve implemented a new feature: the llms.txt file. This file serves as a guide for language models (like ChatGPT, Claude, and others) to better understand and navigate the content on my site. Why llms.txt? The llms.txt file is a new standard that aims to do for language models what robots.txt does for search engines....

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Implementing EOS: Balancing Agility and Structure in Tech

March 19, 2025

This is Part 3 of our Building with EOS series. Check out Part 1 for the fundamentals of EOS, and Part 2 for a deep dive into Vision, Traction, and Healthy Teams. “But we’re different - we’re a tech company!” I hear this all the time when discussing EOS implementation. And you know what? You’re right: tech companies do face unique challenges. But that doesn’t mean EOS can’t work for you. When prop...

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Keeks 0.1.0 Release: Optimal Bankroll Management Made Simple

March 18, 2025

I’m excited to announce the release of Keeks 0.1.0, my Python library for optimal bankroll allocation and betting strategies. If you’ve ever wondered how to mathematically optimize your betting or investment strategy, Keeks might be just what you’ve been looking for. What is Keeks? Keeks is a Python package that makes it dead simple to implement and test various betting and investment strategies, ...

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Japan's Human-Centric Approach to AI Regulation

March 17, 2025

Note: This article represents a practitioner’s interpretation of the relevant rules and regulations in place at the time of writing. I am not a lawyer, and readers should consult with their own legal counsel and compliance teams before taking any action based on this information. Japan has developed a unique approach to AI regulation that reflects its cultural values and technological aspirations...

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