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Essays from the room.

Long-form arguments on operating, building, and the boundary between them. For the day-to-day notebook of bugs, gotchas, and AI infrastructure, see the notebook.

Essay 2026-03-02 4 min

What AI Can't Replace

AI handles the repeatable. Humans handle the ambiguous. The people who understand this boundary will build the next generation of companies.

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Essay 2026-03-02 4 min
Systems That Survive You

The best operational systems don't need you to run them. Notes on building infrastructure that outlasts the builder.

Essay 2026-02-22 8 min
Five Projects, One Workspace

An e-commerce brand, a multi-client consulting firm, a partner agency, a consumer brand, and a personal life. Five projects, one workspace, one person - and about ninety minutes a week of overhead.

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