When complexity gets overwhelming, externalize and decompose. Break what's hard to wrap your head around into smaller pieces and analyze each separately. Write all your thoughts down. Surprising the difference it makes

Another example of mission critical infrastructure to get right: picking a podcast hosting platform Apple, Spotify, and Google podcasts all don't give you option to change the rss provider you use so you'll be tied in for life to wherever you host

On that note, Ivy Xu ☀️ just launched her podcast, Non-Technically Speaking! Every week she interviews non-tech leaders in tech around the world. Check it out and if you like it give it a rate/review! ivyxu.co/podcast/?utm_s…

Things you learn during Canadian winters #34 Level 1 icy driveway deterrence: pour salt on it Level 2: use a torch or flamethrower to try and melt it Level 3: give up, cover it with sand

I wrote out some thoughts on how to make this moment a real turning point to bring about real change––and pulled together some resources to help young activists sustain the momentum by channeling their energy into concrete action. medium.com/@BarackObama/h…

I've worked in software development for over 20 years, and most of my career has been in management. I want to share something about the reality of working as a Black man fulfilling leadership roles in tech.

What's the closest thing to real magic? (Don't say "sufficiently advanced technology") In this letter of the ongoing W Letter series, I explore this question and romanticize freezing my butt off for 50% of my childhood: medium.com/the-w-letters/…

Who are your creator role models? In this letter to Owen Wang, I share whose styles I try to copy, and talk about seeing things that aren’t there. medium.com/the-w-letters/…

How did I get to where I am now? After a year hiatus, finally wrote another letter to Jamie Wong medium.com/the-w-letters/…

Great explainer by Hank Green on what all is in the IRA: youtu.be/qw5zzrOpo2s the conclusion got me feeling a bit more hopeful about climate again

“I’m a [product manager, lawyer, engineer, etc.] and I want to transition to climate work. Where should I look?” I get a version of this question a lot. This note summarizes how I usually answer it in case it’s useful for others asking a similar question: nanransohoff.substack.com/p/finding-a-jo…

I just learned about AutoGPT this morning Cerebral Valley hackathon and was blown away by its capabilities

An extremely well written and comprehensive look at the carbon removal industry. Highly recommend giving it a read if you’re interested in the space!

We learn best when doing what we love. I love to eat. Last month, my husband & our friend Jon, launched their second annual "Cheff's Table" where they cook tasting menus that educate through food.

The new Spotify USA AI is shockingly good, starting to become my default listening experience now. I wish I could talk with it though: tell it I want a workout mix right now, focus music, something fresh, etc

Gather 'round children, it's time to learn the story of the ozone hole Last year on a lark, I flew to visit Recoolit in Jakarta to see their climate tech ambitions in action. That trip kickstarted my most ambitious writing yet. The first part is out now, on Every 📧 (link in 🧵)

I give tamarillo 1/10, jack fruit and mulberry 10/10. rabbit inc.’s ability to identify any of them is 0/10. Thanks Internet Pipes Steph Smith for letting me to try so many new fruits and Mike Wigmore for letting me try your pokedex!

Who'd start their first company in a country they’d never visited to solve an unsexy climate problem that nobody ever thinks about? Louis, that's who. Inspired by his audacity, I flew to SE Asia to visit and write his story. Read it now (link in🧵)