Parth's Playground

Occasional posts about topics I'm curious about and want to better understand through writing. Expect randomness :)

The hottest Substack posts of Parth's Playground

And their main takeaways

On Carlota Perez's "Technology Revolutions and Financial Capital"

25 implied HN points • 10 Jun 25
💼 Business Technology Finance Investment Innovation Economics
  1. Technology goes through cycles of creation and adoption every 50 years. These cycles start with new technology being developed and then used by people, leading to big changes in society.
  2. Financial crises often happen in the middle of these cycles to clear out old ways of doing things and make space for new technologies to grow and connect with each other.
  3. Each new technology builds on past innovations, creating new opportunities. So, understanding where a technology is in its life cycle can help you know its potential and value.

What I learned working at a high-growth crypto startup

141 implied HN points • 05 Dec 24
🔮 Crypto Startups Business Growth Product Development Team culture Market Strategy
  1. In a fast-changing startup, there's often no clear right answer. Instead of seeking perfect alignment, focus on taking thoughtful action based on your intuition and feedback.
  2. Expect frequent changes in your role and company direction. Embracing unpredictability can help you adapt quickly and align your work with the company's goals.
  3. It's crucial to build specific knowledge in your field to stand out. Deep expertise leads to better opportunities and helps you make meaningful connections.

Free the Models

12 implied HN points • 24 Mar 25
🕹 Technology AI Machine Learning Software Development Creativity Innovation
  1. Early AI models were creative and wild, but later versions became more reliable and practical. This change focused on making them useful but made them less interesting.
  2. The newer models give correct answers but lack personality, making them feel boring. It's like having a friend who only talks about practical matters without any fun.
  3. To boost creativity in AI, we need to encourage different types of models to exist, just like there are many unique humans. This variety will inspire new ideas and innovations.

Build for on-chain natives or mask crypto entirely

12 implied HN points • 08 May 23
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency Startups Strategy Innovation Business Models
  1. If you're building a crypto consumer app, focus on on-chain natives or hide crypto completely until necessary.
  2. For on-chain natives, solve urgent problems they face, as they are more likely to try new things and bring in new users.
  3. Startups should not try to force a market to happen, but rather provide a platform to highlight new projects and quickly see what resonates with mainstream audiences.

On Jim Simons // "The Man Who Solved The Market"

2 HN points • 11 May 24
💰 Finance Investing Quantitative Market Analysis Financial history Economic Theory
  1. Jim Simons believed that markets have a structure and hired smart people to help figure this out. This teamwork was crucial for his success.
  2. Simons faced many challenges for years before he found success in investing. His breakthrough came from building a strong team and creating the right environment for innovation.
  3. Quant investing was not accepted at first, but with advancements in computing, it became possible to turn data into profitable strategies. Simons capitalized on this shift at just the right time.
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