Guides

Long-form series and multi-part guides.

A Guide to Venture Capital Deals

How VC deals actually work: deal terms, valuations, fund operations, and LP/GP dynamics

Startup Leadership Guide

A comprehensive guide to startup leadership, drawing from years of experience

Python Libraries Guide

A deep dive into how to write great Python libraries

A Guide to the McGinnises

The story of the McGinnis family from 1700 to present

Succulent Meals: A Recipe Collection

Curated recipes from the blog, organized by category

AI Regulation Around the World

Country-by-country look at how governments are regulating AI

Decision Making Frameworks

Systematic approaches to making better decisions, from PDCA to recognition-primed

Family Office

Family office principles anyone can use for financial coordination

Data Science Career

Career paths, management transitions, and hiring in data science

Angel Investing

My angel investing journey, thesis, and individual deal reviews

Technology Readiness Levels

NASA's TRL framework applied to software and startup technology development

Building with EOS

Implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System in tech companies