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Naming things is hard. This is not just a technical problem, but a foundational problem that we have as humans when we talk to each other and refer to specific things and people. I have four good friends named Zach – there’s a reason we invented nicknames. Leaning on my experience designing the data pipelines that created and maintained Vouch’s knowledge graph of the startup ecosystem, in this blog post, I’ll discuss some of the key ideas behind ER systems, and the challenges in building them. Continue reading...

Finding a meaningful full-time job after founding a company isn’t easy. After InScope, I wanted to work on something impactful, with a team that shared my interests and values, and which would help me grow as a leader. I took a short break to recharge batteries, then spent a few months consulting on engineering, data, and AI projects at startups building across fintech, energy, and ecommerce. Eventually, I found the opportunity I was looking for at AngelList. Continue reading...

In 2001, as the dot com boom popped, InfoWorld wrote that the rise of B2B software was driving the rebirth of seemingly obsolete enterprise resource planning (ERP) technologies. In 2024, we are seeing another such ERP revival. Continue reading...