The hottest Substack posts of Leigh Marie’s Newsletter

And their main takeaways
74 HN points 21 Sep 23
  1. LLMs like Github Copilot can augment developer productivity and provide new opportunities for AI-enabled developer tools startups
  2. Generative models can significantly enhance efficiency for knowledge workers in fields like consulting, legal, medical, and finance, offering potential for startups in these areas
  3. New infrastructure opportunities exist around running large models locally, providing compute resources for model training, and challenging incumbents in ML frameworks and chips
14 implied HN points 18 Jul 23
  1. Colonel Leslie Richard Groves and Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer formed an unlikely but successful partnership to develop the atomic bomb during World War II.
  2. Despite their differences in background and personalities, Groves and Oppenheimer united to achieve a common goal and led the Manhattan Project to completion.
  3. Their collaboration and effective communication were crucial in overcoming challenges, such as recruitment of scientists, managing operations, and the eventual testing and use of the atomic bomb.
14 implied HN points 01 Dec 22
  1. In the early days of a startup, chaos can be a good thing, but having a defined product vision from the CEO is crucial.
  2. Consider the tradeoffs between hiring a Product Manager or having engineers handle product management, as both approaches have their benefits.
  3. As your business grows, focus on setting clear goals, iterating on organizational design, involving customers in product development, and making strategic bets for long-term success.
3 implied HN points 14 Jul 21
  1. Leigh Marie Braswell has a newsletter covering various topics related to her experiences and career in tech and investing.
  2. The newsletter includes information about Leigh Marie's background and expertise in areas such as product management, engineering, and natural language processing.
  3. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to Leigh Marie's newsletter to stay updated on the latest issues and upcoming content.
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2 HN points 20 Jul 21
  1. Data startups aim to become the 'all-in-one, single source of truth' data platform, but a universal platform currently does not exist.
  2. Data tooling for different user personas excel in addressing specific concerns, and startups have opportunities to expand their reach.
  3. Opportunities exist for data infrastructure, data observability, and innovative tooling to enhance data operations and decision-making.