The 10x Engineer Exists And It’s Not Because They’re Magical
The 10x engineer has been a meme in tech for more than a decade. People mock the idea and say, “No one can do the work of ten people.
George Cheng
The Real Work Behind AI Is Still Human
As I’ve been evaluating the trends in AI and how they might apply to my work, I’ve come to the conclusion that AI will not be a complete replacement for humans, but will instead become the worker bees to the human queen bee that manages them. The real work behind AI is still human.
Why Vibe Coding Projects Get Hacked (And What to Audit Before You Ship)
AI coding tools let you ship fast. They don’t automatically make you secure. Here’s the audit checklist every founder needs before going live.
Per-Seat SaaS Pricing Is Dying. Here’s What Kills It.
Per-seat pricing made sense when software ran on desktops. It doesn’t anymore. Here’s what’s replacing it — and why the shift is happening faster than most founders expect.
The Venture Capital Model Is Being Rewritten
Some of the most well-known venture capital firms in the world,Lightspeed, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), and General Catalyst,have made a quiet yet fundamental change to how they operate. They’ve restructured themselves as Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs).
The Risk You Will Regret the Most
There comes a moment when you have to take a gamble. A risk.
Embracing Risk for Personal Growth
Stepping outside our comfort zones and taking a risk can often lead to incredible growth and unexpected opportunities. While playing it safe might feel secure, it often limits our potential and keeps us from discovering our true capabilities.
Finding Our Career Purpose
In a world that often dictates our paths, it’s easy to find ourselves trapped in the expectations and norms set by others.
Google’s Quantum Chip Could Change the Game for AI
Google just dropped a major tech bombshell with its new quantum computing chip, Willow, and it’s got everyone talking. This chip isn’t just another piece of fancy hardware,it’s a massive leap forward in solving one of quantum computing’s toughest challenges: error correction.
Open-Source AI for Startups: When It Makes Sense and When It Doesn’t
Open-source AI models like DeepSeek V4 Pro now match GPT-4 on benchmarks at a fraction of the cost. Before you switch infrastructure, understand what open-source actually means in AI and when the tradeoffs work in your favor.
I Mass-Hired AI Coding Agents. Here’s My Honest P&L.
I ran an honest P&L on mass-hiring AI coding agents for my SaaS. The results weren’t what I expected. Here’s the real cost breakdown and what I’d do differently.
Your Brain is an Idea Machine, Not a Storage Unit
Our brains are natural-born idea factories, but they weren’t designed to juggle every to-do and reminder we cram in there. Our minds are creative geniuses at making unexpected connections, spotting astonishing patterns, and imagining new possibilities.