support your friends! it’s pretty simple. buy from their businesses, be a shoulder to lean on, share their stories, go to their shows.

in my quarter zip fully locked in now

most big tech companies don’t have "taste" just data and a hint of nostalgia google, meta, apple… the people who once brought taste to these companies? gone now it’s all A/B tests, algorithms, and repurposing ideas from twenty years ago pls bring creativity back.

hosted a listening party last week fifty or so people showed up provided free fruit smoothies live acoustic performance cost was between $1-2k was it worth it? YES. we had kids dancing, real conversations and i got to see my community irl. priceless.

got a few friends hiring smart contract engineers security researchers. if that’s you or someone you know, reach out. opportunities with seriously good teams doing seriously good work.

anyone building a product today should be thinking about africa. by 2030, nearly 40% of the world’s youth will be there. that’s not just a market. it’s the future of culture, tech, and talent. ignore it now, and you’ll be playing catch up later.

there's something strange about most people knowing hundreds of corporate logos by heart, but not the names of the plants growing outside of our windows. when did we start memorizing brands instead of our own roots?

The career path in crypto that nobody talks about but pays incredibly well: Protocol operations While everyone tries to become founders or chase influence, these "boring" $300k roles sit empty But here's the thing Every major protocol needs someone to manage partnerships, coordinate launches, and handle the business side that founders don't want to touch It's not glamorous, but it's essential. The best part is you don't need to be overly technical You need project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate between technical teams and business stakeholders. These roles pay $150k-300k because finding competent operators in crypto is nearly impossible. Most people want to build or trade, not handle the boring stuff that keeps protocols running If this speaks to you, I'd advise you to learn how to navigate the space, understand how protocols work, then apply for ops roles at established projects It's the most reliable path to crypto wealth that doesn't require gambling

finance rap one listen to this Clipse album and I’m smiling. being someone that studied finance in college, it’s wild how these guys turn wall street lingo into bars this is finance 101 come on now.

creativity is the new oil. constantly flooded with over manufactured algorithms and recycled content, being original is so rare now.

glad to see the rest of crypto finally focusing on solving global payments (ie stablecoins). imo this has been the lowest hanging fruit for awhile. i guess it wasn’t sexy enough yet it will have the biggest impact.

One thing everyone should do in their lifetime? Go on a safari. 🦁🐘🦓 Putting your phone down and just watching animals move through their natural habitat is humbling. You see how the water buffalo roams alongside the hippos. How the impala glide across the plains effortlessly. Lions bathing in the sun on top of rocks. And it hits you... We’re not so different. These animals eat, rest, protect their own, and explore their world. Just like us. We think we’re the center of everything sometimes. But this world is so much bigger than we give it credit. If you live in a city like me, it’s rare to see animals truly living. But stepping into their world for a bit? It gives you real perspective. So grateful for the past week and more energized than ever.

The people said they want an anthem for the summer so many flavors coming right up 🍊

storytellers rule the world. we’ve moved past the era where “cool” aesthetics alone could hook us in. the brands and people suceeding today are the ones who can make you feel something. it’s not about the best visuals. it’s about the best story. and those who can tell it, win.

The All-American Rejects are going on a “House Party” Tour, where you can sign up at the link in their Instagram to have them play at a house party in your city. The combination of 1) leaning into nostalgia and 2) going direct to fans makes for one of the best marketing strategies I’ve seen in a while.