What Poker Can Teach You About Winning at Work
Poker is often seen as a game of luck, but at its highest levels it is really a game of skill, strategy, and psychology. Top… Read More »What Poker Can Teach You About Winning at Work
What is the chance of FAANG layoff in 2024?
A coaching client recently asked me:Â “What do you think of the 2024 high tech hiring? I am curious why FAANG and other big tech… Read More »What is the chance of FAANG layoff in 2024?
Anatomy of $800K OpenAI Level 5 Offer
Today I’d like to share an OpenAI L5 job offer. Note that I have slightly changed the numbers to protect confidentiality, but the details generally… Read More »Anatomy of $800K OpenAI Level 5 Offer
Career Lessons from Bill Belichick’s 300th Career Win
Bill Belichick earned his landmark 300th regular-season win Sunday when his New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills, 29-25. At 71 years old, Belichick is… Read More »Career Lessons from Bill Belichick’s 300th Career Win
Manager or IC? Navigate the Trickiest Career Crossroads
A client is facing a dilemma. He has been at an Alphabet portfolio company for several years. However, the company valuation has come down substantially.… Read More »Manager or IC? Navigate the Trickiest Career Crossroads
Convoy’s collapse and the importance of corporate finance literacy for employees
Convoy is a very high profile startup in the Seattle area. In fact, I visited their office this past May. It rents several floors in… Read More »Convoy’s collapse and the importance of corporate finance literacy for employees
Critical Career Lessons from Dave Clark’s Messy Exit at Flexport
Dave Clark, the former CEO of Flexport, resigned in September 2023 after just a year at the company. His departure was unexpected and messy, and… Read More »Critical Career Lessons from Dave Clark’s Messy Exit at Flexport
The Hype vs Reality of AI-Generated Presentations
I’ve been looking for an AI tool to help amplify my ability to create engaging Google slide / Microsoft PowerPoint decks. So far, the hype… Read More »The Hype vs Reality of AI-Generated Presentations
Apply contrarian thinking to accelerate your career during turbulent economic time
Right now, things are not easy. Profitability has become significantly more important to companies. Big tech giants like FAANG have slowed down their hiring significantly… Read More »Apply contrarian thinking to accelerate your career during turbulent economic time
Tom Siebel and C3.AI
“When I graduated from college in the late 1990s, I took a job at a medium-sized, publicly traded software company that marketed and sold Customer… Read More »Tom Siebel and C3.AI