wanted to see if a small model could handle accounts payable, which is honestly one of the most boring jobs in finance. so i set up xero with 120 supplier…
So me and a friend have an idea for software for car dealerships and importers. Mostly smaller/medium ones (1-10 employees). We don’t want to spend months building something nobody wants,…
For a startup class I’m working on Nestwise, a white-label module that banks and credit unions would put inside their own app. It uses the customer’s transaction data to build…
anthropic launched a personal finance thing yesterday. connect bank + cards via plaid and ask where your money went, duplicate charges, fees, interest paid last year. read only, cant move…
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Title: A Key Conversation with a Major Industry Competitor: Progress, Caution, and Next Steps In a recent conference-call update, I shared some encouraging news about a high-stakes discussion with a…
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Title: Lessons Learned: When Corporate Hires Clash with Startup Culture Hiring two executives from a larger corporation to join a small, agile team can be a strategic move—until it isn’t.…
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Privacy Strategies for Public-Facing Tech Figures: Protecting Home and Personal Information A professional, privacy-first approach for high-visibility tech professionals and their families A recent personal experience has highlighted the urgency…
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Title: A Noteworthy Resource for Understanding Startup Failures If you’re exploring the factors behind why startups succeed or fail, a recent discovery may be worth your attention. collapsed.co offers concise…