My story and how it shaped bld.ai
Have you ever been struck with the urge to share a story, but the thought of spending dozens of hours writing it down seems daunting? That’s exactly how I fe...
Recent posts
On being deeply authentic
If you have ever practiced yoga and meditation, which are central to Hinduism, Buddhism, or Jainism, you are probably familiar with the concept of a mantra. ...
Cognitive behavioral therapy and machine learning to speed up adult learning
Below is my original statement of purpose for my PhD. One day, I hope to have the time to conduct more academic research. Contact me (or send an email to res...
The fallacy of “no-code” tools
Computer science is the art of solving bigger problems with less effort.
Asynchronous vs synchronous communication, with some practical advice
As far back as we can see, people prefer to communicate important stuff in person as opposed to over a video conference call, or even in writing.
Finding your ASANA to win in the Age of Software
In my previous post on “building bespoke AI products to win in the Age of Software”, I discussed how innovative organizations invest significantly in buildin...
Building bespoke AI products to win in the age of software
The age of mass manufacturing forged a popular managerial mindset anchored on a belief that there exists an optimal flow for any business process. For instan...
The hardest lessons for startups to learn by Paul Graham
I’m very much a beginner when it comes to reading texts out loud, but I find it useful because it makes me remember the texts that I read better. Below I hav...
ACID can protect against computer hacking
It is hard to feel sympathy for black hat hackers who violate computer security with impunity for personal gain or malice. Their action (data breach, manipul...
Business Jiu-Jitsu: 9 cross disciplinary lessons
I’ve been practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) for 2 years at Gracie Barra under Prof. Sergio Costa, Master Pascoal Duarte, and Prof. Fabiano Carvalho. I’m s...