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The Startup

Don’t Be a Writer, Be an Entrepreneur Who Writes

The world isn’t short of great writers, it’s short of great entrepreneurs who write

10 min readAug 27, 2020

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Don’t Be a Writer, Be an Entrepreneur Who Writes

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David Mercer
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Better Marketing

An Algorithm to Massively Boost Your Creativity

My formula for good ideas based on 5 years of work

7 min readAug 21, 2020

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An Algorithm to Massively Boost Your Creativity

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Towards Data Science

How to Evolve Artificial Intelligent Life: A Beginner’s Guide

An intro, progress update, and proof of concept for AI enthusiasts

9 min readAug 19, 2020

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Artificial intelligent life

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The Writing Cooperative

This Revolutionary Heuristic Algorithm Makes You a Better Blogger

The harder your brain works to find unusual associations, the more creative your ideas will be

7 min readAug 9, 2020

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Creative color painted on man’s face.

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David Mercer
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Predict

Why Fermi’s Paradox Leads To One Terrifying Conclusion

Sometime soon after reaching the technological singularity, every alien civilization disappears without a trace. Every. Single. One.

6 min readJul 27, 2020

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Why Fermi’s Paradox Leads To One Terrifying Conclusion

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David Mercer
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Towards Data Science

Surprising Cost Based Route Optimization Results

Your fleet could be losing money despite using delivery planning and route optimization.

6 min readJul 22, 2020

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Surprising Cost Based Route Optimization Results

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Towards Data Science

Enhanced Vehicle Routing & Fleet Optimization for Ultra Competitive Companies

Drive down costs associated with last mile pickups and deliveries overnight.

6 min readJul 17, 2020

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Enhanced Vehicle Routing & Fleet Optimization for Ultra Competitive Companies

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David Mercer
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The Startup

How to Have Killer New Blog Post Ideas Every Time You Write

Using a quick and easy four step process.

6 min readMar 11, 2020

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How to Have Killer New Blog Post Ideas Every Time You Write

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David Mercer
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Towards Data Science

Solving One Truly Big Number Problem in Transport

A simple route optimization problem with one vehicle and 50 stops has 30 million times more permutations than atoms of Hydrogen in the Sun.

8 min readJan 31, 2020

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Solving One Truly Big Number Problem in Transport

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David Mercer
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The Startup

3 Cutting Hacks for Small Business

Explore 3 ‘out-the-box’ ways of saving money on your small business operating expenses.

5 min readNov 20, 2019

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3 Cutting Hacks for Small Business

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David Mercer

David Mercer

Best-selling author of programming books, translated into over 13 languages around the world. Develops heuristic software in use globally. Rescues wildlife.

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