In 2021, we launched Hints with a simple idea: control software with voice + text. Chat is the interface
In 2022, we built a unified MCP-like gateway across Notion, Trello, Jira, ClickUp..
Back then: a team, a year, a few mil
Today: AI agents. One person. Weeks
Timing matters
Speaking at STAC Summit New York on the Data Streaming panel, “Adapting messaging platforms for new data demands."
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The only thing that matters for an early-stage startup is iteration speed—it’s the key to finding product-market fit.
Anything that slows you down can be deadly.
Here are seven mistakes that can kill your momentum. Unfortunately, I’ve made them all: 🧵
6. Thinking features sell
They don’t. Users care about improving their lives, not features. Narratives sell. Your product should promise a better life. Making it work comes second.
Stayed up till 1:30 am for a board game—rare for me, as I usually prioritize discipline over fun.
I felt the pang of breaking routine, which got me thinking: Lack of self-acceptance limits spontaneity.
Is it possible to balance growth with truly embracing ourselves?
Paul Graham, co-founder of Y Combinator, once said, "Startups don't die when they run out of money; they die when the founders run out of energy."
One of the biggest energy drains is team conflict, and a common cause of conflict is the lack of honest feedback. 🧵 👇
Giving negative feedback can be tricky, but it's essential. There is a brilliant 5-minute TED talk I rewatch every other month with a framework for providing great feedback





