Writing · 2013 – 2026
Notes from 20 years of building.
13 essays on shipping products, starting over, and the people who make the work worth doing. Newest first.
2026
- Sunsetting DistrictZero. Head Held High.
A reflection on DistrictZero's journey from classroom insights to human productivity, cognition, and the transition to Timekeepur Labs
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2025
- My Journey Through Losing Faith and Finding It Again
A personal exploration of faith, doubt, and rediscovery through academic inquiry and personal reflection
2022
- Open Source: The Arc of Change
A public announcement catalyst to continue mission-driven work
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2020
- Owner [oh-ner]
A discussion about ownership, diversity, and building world-class problem-solving teams
2019
- The Strength to Start Over
Personal insights on resilience and rebuilding in the tech industry
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- I Just Want You to Succeed
Reflections on mentorship and success in the tech industry
2018
- How to Fight Digital Addiction
Strategies and insights for managing technology use in our daily lives
- Resetting OODA Loops
Understanding and optimizing decision-making cycles in technology and business
2016
- The Muslim Immigrant That Could
A personal story of immigration, perseverance, and success in tech
- 9 Years in iOS - Sunsetting the Work
Reflections on a decade of iOS development and product innovation
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2014
- Silicon Valley to Silicon Beach
The evolution of tech hubs and the rise of Los Angeles as a tech center
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2013
- Risk
Exploring the nature of risk-taking in entrepreneurship and innovation
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