Context for Technology: People Over Product
From the beginning, I’ve been impressed with Michael Marinaccio’s work. The latest chapter in his writing promises to be the best yet. People Over Product puts technology in its proper context.
Acton MBA Lesson Learned: Email Subscribers are Customers
When I worked in a political non-profit, I ran the digital shop. Like most political non-profits, we had invested a lot of time and money in our email list. People subscribed to our messages because they agree with our objectives and want to do their part.
How My Acton MBA Helped Me Be Entrepreneurial in a Big Organization
Acton taught me how to be an entrepreneur: in the classroom I learned to make the critical decisions required to lead my own company.
Elizabeth Warren’s DIY Campaign: No Outsourcing to Political Vendors
Rejecting conventional wisdom to leave vendors out could result in operational leverage and a competitive edge.
Read about Cities - Issue #137
As I prepare for a short trip to DC this weekend, I culled a few essays on cities, how we govern them, what we find in them, and how we grow them. There’s something really cool about DC or Boston or New York. Just below the surface lie intractable challenges. From expensive housing to expensive infrastructure to expensive salads, cities are expensive. Many are left behind by soaring costs. In the articles below, you’ll see liberals, capitalists, environmentalists, and rich people all blamed for the problems of cities. Most of this is probably wrong, but some good ideas start out with a wrong idea. Enjoy the reading and enjoy your city!
Recommended Reading - Issue #108
Hi friends, to help make your life better, I’ve included nothing reflecting on the recent election in this email. Let’s give the hot takes another week before we decide which have aged well.
Review: Wise Blood
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Review: On Writing
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Tom Wolfe, Raising Boys, and Chappaquiddick: Reading for Your Weekend - #83
Lots of links this week, but they’re all pretty good. Enjoy!