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May 15, 2025

Updating Your Gmail Address After a Name Change (Personal & Workspace)

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why this guide matters 💌 > Names aren't just labels—they're shorthand for who we are. When someone changes theirs—whether after gender transition, a marriage, a cultural reclamation, a divorce, or si...

March 11, 2025

Chaos is part and parcel with tech.

Tags:chaos managementteam frameworksstartup scalingRICE prioritizationsprint planningteam autonomyproject managementleadership

But here's something I've learned: You can buy sanity with Principles and Frameworks. And no, this isn't about turning your team rigid or robotic. Quite the opposite. It's about giving people more ...

October 1, 2018

Do Product Managers and Engineers Even Care What Support Teams are Hearing from Customers

Tags:product managementcustomer supportengineering teamsfeedback integrationteam collaborationcustomer insightsproduct developmentcommunication channels

Customer feedback is invaluable for product development. However, the integration of this feedback into the development process depends on several factors: - Communication Channels: Establishing clea...

October 30, 2018

How to Hide from Recruiters

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Note: This was written in 2018 when the hiring market was significantly different from 2025. If you're looking to minimize unsolicited attention from recruiters, consider the following steps: 1. Adj...

March 4, 2025

The Insane Reality of AI-Powered Development

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This is insane. I'm working on what seems like a small project, but as I pair with AI, I'm discovering how many places I would have hit problems, questions, and blockers in previous projects. The di...