Influences
Some of the sources that shape my thinking. People I follow, podcasts I subscribe to, newsletters I read, and companies whose work I admire. This is certainly not a comprehensive list, but is a peek into what I find interesting.
People
Writers, builders, and thinkers I pay attention to.
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Podcasts
What I listen to. Some have run their course, but I keep them subscribed in hopes they'll be revived.
Acquired
AI + a16z
All the Hacks
Complex Systems
Conversations with Tyler
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Darknet Diaries
Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders
Exchanges at Goldman Sachs
Exponent
Founders
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics, M.D.
How I Built This
Indie Hackers
Invest Like the Best
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist
Lifespan with Dr. David Sinclair
My First Million
Planet Money
Raising Health
Studio 1.0
The a16z Podcast
The Economics of Everyday Things
The Tim Ferriss Show
Y Combinator
Hover over any podcast and click to visit. These range from business strategy to economics to tech—my audio diet tends toward long-form conversations over quick hits.
Newsletters & Publications
The reading that lands in my inbox.
Health Tech Nerds
Deep analysis of health tech trends, companies, and innovation.
Justin Mares
by Justin Mares
Insights on health tech, startups, and building companies. Fun that he's building in the HSA space as well.
Lenny's Newsletter
by Lenny Rachitsky
Product management and growth. Practical frameworks from someone who's done it at scale.
Money Stuff
by Matt Levine
Finance explained with wit. If something weird happens in markets, Matt will make it make sense.
Not Boring
by Packy McCormick
Optimistic, well-researched deep dives on companies and trends. Makes strategy fun.
Stratechery
by Ben Thompson
The original tech strategy newsletter. Aggregation theory changed how I think about platforms.
Companies & Projects
Some of the organizations doing interesting work that I keep an eye on.
This isn't a comprehensive list, but it's a snapshot of what currently shapes my thinking. The best ideas come from unexpected combinations of sources. If you see overlap with your own influences, I'd enjoy hearing from you.