On assuming the best
Assuming the best of other people is usually the best position to assume. Here are some reasons for this: 1) There’s a double-distortion going on… Read More »On assuming the best
Clayton Christensen on why customers pay a premium, or: bad products are expensive
If you hire a product to get a job done and it doesn’t do the job well, then you have to take it back, or… Read More »Clayton Christensen on why customers pay a premium, or: bad products are expensive
Spare 15
What do you do with a spare fifteen minutes? Quite frequently, I’ll… Continue a Whatsapp conversation Skim the news See who’s been coming to DriverlessCroc… Read More »Spare 15
Clayton Christensen: Jobs to be done (1)
Here’s a great insight from Clayton Christensen: people don’t buy a product or service because of abstract needs, but rather when they have a specific… Read More »Clayton Christensen: Jobs to be done (1)
Resources: Steve Blank Playlist
If you’re not familiar with Steve Blank, start here: The Principles of Lean “No business plan survives first contact with customers.” On Acting on Customer… Read More »Resources: Steve Blank Playlist
Steve Blank: definition of a startup
I’m horrified to discover that I haven’t posted anything much focusing on Steve Blank’s work on Startups, customer discovery and iteration. His definition of a… Read More »Steve Blank: definition of a startup
It’s time you learnt (a bit about) how computers work (1)
If you know nothing about how computers work (and I know precious little), it’s probably time that you learnt. Consider: if software really does eat… Read More »It’s time you learnt (a bit about) how computers work (1)
What’s the Metaverse?
Here’s more on the Metaverse: from Matthew Ball (again) on the BBC’s Beyond Today. The first half of the program has some good stuff on… Read More »What’s the Metaverse?
Tim Sweeney on open platforms and the metaverse (2017)
I feel especially as we’re building up these platforms towards the metaverse, if these platforms are locked down and controlled by these proprietary companies then… Read More »Tim Sweeney on open platforms and the metaverse (2017)
On socialism and rugged individualism
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.…each one should carry their own load. Paul of Tarsus –… Read More »On socialism and rugged individualism