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Posts and long-form series on AI, startups, venture capital, and more.
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Angel Portfolio Cira 2021-2023 Update
A narrative walkthrough of notable developments across my angel portfolio from 2021-2023, including Scout Space, Jericho, and Flex.
Keeping Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex on Track with ContextSwitch
How an MCP-connected kanban board helps coordinate long-term coding projects across different AI agents without losing context
MCP Prompts and Resources: The Hidden Gems
A beginner's guide to MCP prompts and resources: the less talked about but powerful features of Model Context Protocol that go beyond simple tools
Competitive Intelligence from Job Postings: Reading the Tea Leaves
How to systematically analyze competitors' job postings for strategic intelligence about product roadmaps and organizational changes.
The HR Audit: Job Posting Compliance and Risk Management
A guide for HR professionals on auditing job postings for legal compliance and identifying problematic language before it goes live.
Writing Job Postings That Actually Work: A Hiring Manager's Guide
A hiring manager's guide to crafting job postings that attract the right candidates and set clear expectations about the role.
Reading Between the Lines: How to Analyze Job Postings as a Candidate
How to decode job postings as a candidate, including red flags, green flags, and what companies are actually telling you.
Smoked Chicken with Alabama White Sauce
How to make tender smoked chicken paired with Alabama's famous tangy white barbecue sauce, a regional gem from 1925 Decatur.
Two Ways: Grilled Marinated Wings
Two grilled wing recipes for fake fall in Atlanta - lemon pepper and sticky fish sauce, both grilled whole for easier handling.
The Internet Economy Battle Royale: Bots vs Content
How payment protocols like Coinbase's x402 and Cloudflare's bot management are reshaping the economic fabric of the internet, echoing the early cable TV wars.