Latest Curiosities

I work on projects I find interesting, with people I find motivating, and with companies I find promising. Frequently, I end up working on projects at the intersection of Machine Learning, storytelling, consciousness and writing.

The hottest Substack posts of Latest Curiosities

And their main takeaways

Representations In the Heart of The Country

1 HN point • 25 Mar 24

The mind uses representations to show us our innermost desires, like a desire for freedom or simplicity.
The music we listen to and the things we surround ourselves with represent our deepest desires and can guide us in understanding ourselves better.
Exploring our own representations, such as music preferences, can help us uncover obscured desires and potentially lead us to new paths in our lives.

Why I invested in Brev Dev and Nader Khalil

1 HN point • 23 Mar 24

💼 Business Investment Entrepreneurship Networking

Investing in people and forming strong connections is crucial, especially in early stages.
Investing based on personal rapport and shared vision can be a key factor in decisions.
Working closely with someone enjoyable and with aligned goals can lead to successful collaboration and fun experiences.

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0 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23

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Why I invested in Wally Health and Tyler Burnett

0 implied HN points • 23 Mar 24

💼 Business Investment Health tech Startup Entrepreneurship

Investing in unique business models can lead to success, even if they initially seem unconventional.
Prioritizing optimization and innovation in traditional industries like healthcare can be a key strategy for growth and differentiation.
Leveraging data and benchmarks from experts can provide valuable insights to make informed investment decisions.