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.
From Weekend Hack to Core Tool: The category_encoders Journey
December 27, 2022
Every year during the quiet week between Christmas and New Year’s, I find myself checking in on category_encoders. What started as a weekend programming experiment has evolved into something I never could have imagined. The Humble Beginnings The project began as a simple playground for experimenting with different categorical encoding methods. It was just me, tinkering with various approaches to h...
Investment Review: DeepSentinel
October 28, 2022
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 DeepS...
Investment Review: Seer.ai
October 18, 2022
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 Final...
Investment: Cambrium Bio
September 27, 2022
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 Cambr...
72-Hour Fermented Pizza Dough
September 3, 2022
This pizza dough recipe uses a long, cold fermentation process to develop complex flavors and perfect texture. The extended fermentation time breaks down proteins and starches, resulting in a more digestible dough with better flavor and a beautiful brown crust. This recipe is inspired by traditional Neapolitan pizza-making techniques. Ingredients For 4 pizza doughs (250g each): 600g “00” flour (or...
Exploring Cochran Mill Trails: A Mountain Biking Haven
June 15, 2022
Just outside the bustle of Atlanta lies Cochran Mill Park, home to some of the most natural-feeling trails in the metro area. Unlike the more manicured trail systems that dominate the region, these handcut trails offer a refreshingly raw mountain biking experience that feels more discovered than designed. The trail system is beautifully simple - two main loops that provide distinctly different exp...
Investment Review: Beyond Aero
May 26, 2022
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 Beyon...
Investment Review: Alga Biosciences
April 30, 2022
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 Alga ...
Salsa de Cacahuate (Mexican Peanut Salsa)
March 15, 2022
Salsa de Cacahuate is a lesser-known Mexican salsa that deserves more attention. This peanut-based sauce combines the richness of roasted peanuts with the heat of chiles de árbol and the depth of roasted garlic. While not as common as tomato-based salsas, it’s incredible on tacos, grilled meats, or as a dip. Ingredients 1 cup raw peanuts (unsalted) 6-8 chiles de árbol (adjust to taste) 4 cloves ga...
Investment Review: Semicab
January 20, 2022
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 Semic...
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