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Coming soonish

The War Room • 117 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
💼 Business Technology Real Estate M&A
  1. The author is launching a new show/newsletter called Deal Flow focusing on M&A and other topics.
  2. There is a possibility of a second season of the Future of Tech.
  3. The author plans to resume regular content creation.

Where it all began

Tabletops • 117 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🕹 Technology Apple Technology News Retail Innovation
  1. The first Apple Store opened 22 years ago at Tysons Corner, and it's now being reimagined.
  2. Apple MixC Shenzhen opened its second store after 11 years, with impressive opening day lines and organization.
  3. Apple is expanding with a new store in South Korea and sharing employee stories from Apple MixC Shenzhen.

Revisiting A/B tests in SaaS 💯

The SaaS Baton • 117 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Network Effects SaaS A/B Testing Data Quality
  1. Running A/B tests on SaaS products has unique challenges beyond just having enough users for statistically significant results.
  2. Incorporating minimal clear constraints in projects can drive creativity and productivity, as seen in Buffer's Build Week.
  3. Establishing indirect growth channels, like Gusto did with accounting firms, can create network effects and be a win-win for both parties.

Apple Saket

Tabletops • 117 implied HN points • 24 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Marketing Retail Product Launch Graphic design
  1. Apple opened its first store in New Delhi, Apple Saket, just 2 days after its first store in Mumbai.
  2. Apple Saket's unique store design makes it look open and almost freestanding in the mall.
  3. Despite the size difference, both Apple BKC and Apple Saket in India have been consistently packed with customers.

Tracking the Biden Boom in the EV Supply Chain

This Week in MCJ (My Climate Journey) • 117 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
💰 Finance Climate action Government Policy
  1. President Biden's goal is for 50% of US car sales to be zero-emissions by 2030.
  2. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Act and Inflation Reduction Act are setting the plan in motion with billions of dollars in government support.
  3. There has been significant growth and investment in the EV supply chain in response to Biden's initiatives.

Generative AI will not kill the sales profession...

EarlyGTM | Craft Ventures • 117 implied HN points • 31 May 23
💼 Business Sales AI Impact Customer success
  1. Generative AI will have profound impacts on the economy, but won't replace sales professionals soon due to the complex nature of sales cycles.
  2. The intricate steps of the sales cycle require human guidance to avoid 'lossiness' between interactions that AI cannot manage effectively yet.
  3. AI can assist in sales processes, but trust in human sellers is essential for revenue goals, as AI lacks the social, nuanced aspects crucial in high-stakes sales.

SVB Collapse - Solutions

The Odin Times • 117 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Finance Investing Legal Banking
  1. Silicon Valley Bank collapsed due to financial issues caused by low interest rates and poor investment decisions.
  2. Short-term liquidity issues are expected for founders and investors, but long-term recovery is likely.
  3. Resources like startup ecosystem resources, legal documents, and banking solutions are available to help those affected by the SVB collapse.

Why Job Displacement Predictions are Wrong: Explanations of Cognitive Automation

Scaling Knowledge • 117 implied HN points • 30 May 23
🕹 Technology Economics ML Cognition Automation AI
  1. Predictions about job displacement due to large language models are often wrong because they lack explanations of how LLMs and human intelligence differ.
  2. Jobs are more likely to be augmented than automated by technologies like LLMs, as human creativity and autonomy are essential in many fields like software engineering, medicine, law, and media production.
  3. Regulations on AI and cognitive automation may hinder progress and knowledge creation, leading to unforeseen consequences and limiting the potential benefits of such technologies.

Electric-Gas Interdependence: History and Transaction Cost Economics

Knowledge Problem • 117 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
💰 Finance Regulation Economics History Contracts Energy
  1. The interdependence between electric systems and natural gas systems has been highlighted during severe winter storms.
  2. Over the past century, the objectives for electric service have evolved to include resilience, decarbonization, and reliance on natural gas.
  3. Transaction cost economics can help understand the challenges in coordinating reliable input supply between the electric and gas industries.

Substantive Sustainability Gets More Clicks

computers suck • 117 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
💼 Business Sustainability Research Economics Marketing Advertising
  1. Substantive sustainability work leads to higher click-through rates in online ads compared to greenwashing
  2. Using science-based language in ads, such as carbon emissions reduction stats, is more effective than vague greenwashing claims
  3. Consumers aged 25-54 show significantly higher engagement with ads featuring substantive sustainability messaging

notes on camp

button mash • 117 implied HN points • 09 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Education Programming
  1. Attended ITP Camp at NYU's Brooklyn campus for a month
  2. Participated in a wide range of classes and workshops on storytelling, game-making, and coding
  3. Embraced a collaborative, open environment that led to personal growth and new creative projects

Optimising costs to enhancing UX - it is all engineering

system bashing • 117 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23
🕹 Technology System Design Cost Optimization User Experience Cloud Services Engineering
  1. In a tech company, engineering involves balancing cloud costs and user interface to optimize costs and enhance user experience.
  2. Reducing costs significantly is crucial for a company's profitability regardless of other measures like discounts or marketing strategies.
  3. Engineering decisions impact user experience constraints and cloud costs, requiring a balance between the two for system efficiency.

The long, slow death of the TV schedule

How To Measure Ghosts • 117 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Streaming Media Digital Broadcasting TV
  1. Linear scheduled TV viewing is declining, with younger audiences preferring streaming over traditional TV channels.
  2. Traditional TV business models are facing challenges and potential changes, like rebundling and collaborations among broadcasters.
  3. PSBs are adapting to the shift towards streaming by implementing new services, like Freely, to maintain relevance and audience attention.

3/25/23 - The owner fluffed up every flower by mouth.

Moly’s Substack • 117 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23
🌐 International Diplomatic Relations Family life Daily Life
  1. The owner of a flower shop fluffed up every flower by mouth, which made a person never want to sniff flowers again.
  2. A romance writer reflects on the generational gap and futility of arguments with family, concluding that there's no point in trying to convince others of different perspectives.
  3. A story about a woman who moved to Hong Kong for a better life, facing challenges and sacrifices, but ultimately finding some happiness despite setbacks.

The velvet rope: let the right one(s) in

Social Warming by Charles Arthur • 117 implied HN points • 12 May 23
🕹 Technology Networking Innovation Artificial Intelligence Tech Trends Social media
  1. Using a velvet rope strategy can create anticipation and exclusivity for a service, enticing more people to join.
  2. In the world of social networks, a VIP lane for selected users can build hype and set the tone for success.
  3. Artificial intelligence like ChatGPT is impacting various industries, particularly white-collar jobs and online platforms.