
Growing up, building companies, failing in public, and trying to stay useful.
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From 270 freelance gigs on Fiverr to tech startup founder.
Shutting down products, public stumbles, and the cost of guessing.
Leading engineers, managing pressure, and earning team trust.
Cutting through venture vanity metrics to find work that lasts.
Rebuilding momentum and runway after hard hits.
Designing a life and career on your own honest terms.
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