Journal
Posts and long-form series on AI, startups, venture capital, and more.
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From Weekend Hack to Core Tool: The category_encoders Journey
Explore category_encoders' journey from a weekend Python experiment to a widely used data science library, now part of scikit-learn-contrib.
Investment Review: DeepSentinel
Reviewing my angel investment in DeepSentinel. Exploring their fit with my thesis, unique AI-powered security value proposition, and hybrid human-AI approach.
Investment Review: Seer.ai
A review of my angel investment in Seer.ai, exploring how they align with my investment thesis and their unique value proposition in AI-powered analytics.
Investment: Cambrium Bio
Angel investment review: Cambrium Bio. Exploring their synthetic biology platform for sustainable luxury materials and alignment with my investment thesis.
72-Hour Fermented Pizza Dough
72-hour cold fermented pizza dough inspired by Neapolitan techniques. Achieve complex flavor, perfect texture, and a digestible crust with minimal yeast.
Exploring Cochran Mill Trails: A Mountain Biking Haven
Discover the Cochran Mill mountain bike trails in south Atlanta, featuring natural loops, technical sections, and a refreshing escape from the city's hustle.
Investment Review: Beyond Aero
Reviewing my Beyond Aero angel investment. See how their hydrogen private aircraft align with my climate tech thesis focusing on luxury-first market strategies.
Investment Review: Alga Biosciences
A review of my angel investment in Alga Biosciences, exploring how they align with my investment thesis and their unique value proposition.
Salsa de Cacahuate (Mexican Peanut Salsa)
A rich and complex Mexican salsa made with roasted peanuts, chiles de árbol, and garlic - perfect for tacos or grilled meats.
Investment Review: Semicab
A review of my angel investment in Semicab, exploring how they align with my investment thesis and their unique value proposition.