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.
Startup Structure and Information Flow
January 18, 2024
The following is excerpted and adapted from my private notes during my time at Predikto (2014-2018), exploring how information flows through startups and its impact on company structure. This is part of a series on startup organization and methodology, including posts on Science vs. Engineering in Startups and Decision Making Under Uncertainty. Process, Structure and Information Startup developmen...
Trail Report: Chewacla State Park
November 26, 2023
It’s amazing how much can change in a decade. During my time as an undergraduate and graduate student at Auburn University, Auburn had a handful of basic trails at best - more of a “better than nothing” option than a destination. Fast forward to today, and the state park has undergone nothing short of a renaissance, now with over 20 miles of some of the most impressive singletrack I’ve ridden. The...
Homemade Melloncello (Cantaloupe Liqueur)
November 1, 2023
If you love Limoncello, get ready to meet its delightful summer cousin: Melloncello! Made with fragrant cantaloupe instead of lemons, this homemade liqueur is very sweet, smooth, and tastes like pure sunshine. It follows the same basic principle - infusing fruit into high-proof alcohol and then sweetening it with simple syrup. It takes a bit of patience for the infusion, but the process itself is ...
Investment Review: Scout Space Systems
October 30, 2023
This post is part of my angel investing series where I review investments after they’re completed. These posts are not investment advice, solicitations, or offers of any kind. They are simply my thoughts on companies I’ve invested in and how they fit into my thesis. For background on my approach to angel investing and my investment thesis, see my introduction to this series. Company Overview Scout...
Banana Old Fashioned: A Surprisingly Good Twist
September 22, 2023
Got a bottle of banana liqueur gathering dust? Before you dismiss it, consider this: it makes a surprisingly good Old Fashioned. The liqueur adds a subtle sweetness and fruity depth that pairs beautifully with bourbon or rye. Seriously, give it a try. It sounds a bit weird on paper, but the key is balance. You’re not making a banana bomb, just adding a nuanced layer to a classic. Banana Old Fashio...
Investment Review: Jericho Security
August 24, 2023
This post is part of my angel investing series where I review investments after they’re completed. These posts are not investment advice, solicitations, or offers of any kind. They are simply my thoughts on companies I’ve invested in and how they fit into my thesis. For background on my approach to angel investing and my investment thesis, see my introduction to this series. Company Overview Jeric...
Trail Report: Ludington School Forest Trails
August 15, 2023
Much like the trails at Point Washington State Forest, the School Forest Trails in Ludington aren’t destination riding - but they absolutely should be part of your summer beach vacation plans if you find yourself on Michigan’s west coast (which you should). The trail system offers about 5-10 miles of purpose-built singletrack through a quintessential Michigan forest, more than is on the offiical m...
Authentic Corn Tortillas
July 18, 2023
Corn tortillas are the foundation of Mexican cuisine, dating back thousands of years. Made with just masa harina (nixtamalized corn flour) and water, these are quick and easy to make, and a trillion times better than store bought. Ingredients 2 cups (240g) masa harina (corn flour) 1½ to 2 cups (350-475ml) warm water ½ teaspoon salt Extra masa harina for handling Method Make the Dough: Mix masa har...
Homemade Ginger Syrup (Your Shortcut to Amazing Ginger Ale)
July 8, 2023
If you’ve only ever had ginger ale from a can, you’re missing out. Homemade ginger syrup makes all the difference - it’s got that fresh, fiery kick that the commercial stuff just can’t match. And the best part? It’s ridiculously easy to make. Seriously, it’s just ginger, sugar, and water simmered together until your whole kitchen smells warm and spicy. Once you have a bottle of this golden goodnes...
Investment Review: Switchyards
June 7, 2023
This post is part of my angel investing series where I review investments after they’re completed. These posts are not investment advice, solicitations, or offers of any kind. They are simply my thoughts on companies I’ve invested in and how they fit into my thesis. For background on my approach to angel investing and my investment thesis, see my introduction to this series. Company Overview Switc...
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