The Art of the Cold EmailThe most overlooked tool for getting what you want.Over the past semester, I engaged in what I expected to be a fruitless experiment in audacity. As my talented and clever roommates were sending resumes and cover letters to…
How I Hacked Medium’s Top StoriesNote: This is being published with the permission of Medium under the responsible disclosure policy. The vulnerability is now fixed.If you’re familiar with Medium, you’ll know that any user can recommend a post as a way of “liking” it. Top…
The software engineer’s guide to asserting dominance in the workplaceAs a software engineer, changing jobs is a way of life. Every day, beautiful recruiters from top tech companies reach out to you on LinkedIn with new opportunities, and each new job equals higher pay and an…
Bootstrap marketing an app launch.If you’re a small startup you are your advertising agency. You’re responsible for positioning the brand, setting the tone of voice and steering the creative direction…
How To Create A GifCreating a gif is ridiculously easy. However, I have a habit of making simple things absurdly complicated. When I first…
A Presentation Hack from a TED Talk by Airbnb Co-founderI am delighted when I have an aha moment. It’s double joy when it relates to connecting with people. I found my moment in Joe Gebbia’s TED talk. He is a co-founder of Airbnb, a company that ushers hospitality industry into our own…