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Michael Natkin

My Fully Optimized Morning Routine

For 2020 I’ve committed to a new morning routine, cut out everything that isn’t essential, and dialed it in for maximum effectiveness. If…

Feb 11, 2020

My Fully Optimized Morning Routine

Feb 11, 2020

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The Startup

You Aren’t Communicating Nearly Enough

Imagine for a moment that you have a new friend, and you notice you haven’t heard from them for a while. They haven’t replied to your last…

Feb 6, 2020

You Aren’t Communicating Nearly Enough

Feb 6, 2020

What Is Your Red Stapler?

Something I’ve observed in many contexts: the smaller your world, the bigger the drama.

Jan 20, 2020

What Is Your Red Stapler?

Jan 20, 2020

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The Startup

Strong Opinions Loosely Held Might be the Worst Idea in Tech

A simple hack to beat Toxic Certainty Syndrome.

May 16, 2019

Strong Opinions Loosely Held Might be the Worst Idea in Tech

May 16, 2019

Your Contract Developers Are (Probably) Hosing You — Part 3, Types Of Contractors

This is part 3 of a series, “Your Contract Developer Is (Probably) Hosing You”, aimed at helping non-technical founders get their first…

Aug 6, 2018

Your Contract Developers Are (Probably) Hosing You — Part 3, Types Of Contractors

Aug 6, 2018

Your Contract Developers Are (Probably) Hosing You - Part 2, Preparing To Use A Contractor

The right plan will set you up for success.

Jul 2, 2018

Your Contract Developers Are (Probably) Hosing You - Part 2, Preparing To Use A Contractor

Jul 2, 2018

Your Contract Developers Are (Probably) Hosing You - Part 1, Overview

Does this sound familiar?

Jun 26, 2018

Your Contract Developers Are (Probably) Hosing You - Part 1, Overview

Jun 26, 2018

There Will Be A Day

Resolving conflict at work with vulnerability and courage

Apr 11, 2018

Apr 11, 2018

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ChefSteps

Stop Freaking Out: Negative Feedback is your Northstar

Jun 29, 2017

Stop Freaking Out: Negative Feedback is your Northstar

Jun 29, 2017

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ChefSteps

If You Want To Land An Awesome Job, Do An Awesome Job Of Applying For It

At ChefSteps, I sift through several dozen resumes every week, trying to find the next developer to join our team. I’m amazed at the…

May 13, 2016

If You Want To Land An Awesome Job, Do An Awesome Job Of Applying For It

May 13, 2016

Michael Natkin

Michael Natkin

VP of Software Engineering at Glowforge. Formerly: ChefSteps, Adobe After Effects, and Dinosaurs.

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