HealthCare.gov Fix Was Planned, Not Improvised
I’ve heard people say the HealthCare gov rescue in 2013 was improvised. I was there. I watched it happen. It wasn't improvised at all.
Barry O'Reilly Unveils Powerful Concepts in Artificial Organizations
@barryoreilly is on to something powerful with his new book, Artificial Organizations. (available now on Amazon) https://t.co/z6cdROy6pT
Signed The Lean Startup, Gearing up for Incorruptible
Someone bought The Lean Startup at @BooksIncStores in SFO today. I happened to be right there, so I signed it. Haven't done that in a while... Soon it'll be a different book to sign when Incorruptible comes out on...
Principled Firms Reject Money that Clashes with Values
The prominence of the recent Anthropic story prompts us to think hard about our own clear red lines. Principled companies walk away from money that conflict with their values. That's happening all the time, just not in the headlines. https://t.co/5qPIx5XxA2
25% Off Incorruptible Preorders,
For those of you looking for a sign, Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off preorders of Incorruptible, now through 3/26. Premium Members receive an additional 10% discount. Amazing deal if you’re building a mission-driven organization. Use code PREORDER25...
Set Realistic Goals, Not Win Everything; Half‑way Wins
You don't have to win every negotiation or every step of growth. Founders @Beekman1802Boys went on The Amazing Race to pay off debt, setting a realistic goal: just make it halfway for the TV exposure. By not obsessing over finishing...
Quarterly Reporting Proven to Destroy Corporate Value
well said. we have good academic evidence that quarterly reporting by itself causes widespread value-destruction
Help Choose Cities for The Incorruptible Book Tour
The Incorruptible book tour is coming together. Where should I go? Make your case ⬇️ https://t.co/8QsQYGGMnu
Craig Newmark Resisted $11B Temptation, Chose Principle over Profit
@craignewmark walked away from an est. $11B by not fully monetizing Craigslist. His Sunday School teachers taught him to "know when enough is enough." The pressure Craig fought is “financial gravity,” the invisible force that pulls companies to extract every possible dollar.
Global Founders Discuss Lean Startup, AI, Lasting Impact
Great conversation with @MattWilkerson and @Extern community on Lean Startup, AI, and long-term thinking in building companies that last. Always energizing to see a global audience of young founders, Seoul to US to Italy. Appreciate the thoughtful questions about Incorruptible....
30 Under 30 Prestige Masks Governance Failures
"30 Under 30" list used to be a badge of honor. Now, it’s becoming a red flag for governance failure. Kalder’s founder allegedly faked $1.2M in revenue. Perhaps investors trusted the Forbes list prestige over data. False proxies like awards don’t...