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Vault

A working library of the tools, books, conversations, gear, terms, and people that shape how I research, create, publish, and decide. Tools, books, and ideas that shape how I research and work.

The working library

Each choice has a defined role: what it helps solve, where it fits, and what its limits are.

01

Tools

Software that supports the research, production, publishing, and operations layers of the system.

Browse 108 tools
  1. Gemini NotebookAI & research

    Build a research brief from a defined source set.

  2. NotionWriting & planning

    Keep notes, decisions, and handoffs in one workspace.

  3. Dune AnalyticsMarkets & blockchain data

    Inspect onchain activity through saved queries and dashboards.

  4. CursorCode & websites

    Write and review code with the project open beside the conversation.

  5. FigmaDesign & images

    Turn an interface idea into a prototype others can inspect.

  6. DaVinci ResolveVideo & audio

    Edit footage, shape its color, and prepare the final video.

  7. TallyWriting & planning

    Collect questions, survey answers, and event registrations.

  8. n8nWriting & planning

    Connect repeatable steps across the apps you already use.

  9. BitwardenPrivacy & access

    Keep passwords and shared credentials organized across devices.

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Paths

Start with what you need to do

Choose the work in front of you to see how the resources fit together, or open a directory when you need to compare options.

02

Books

Ideas that inform how I think about strategy, systems, technology, and craft.

Browse 64 books
The Mom Test
Strategy

The Mom Test

by Rob Fitzpatrick

Ask prospective customers useful questions without leading them.
Thinking in Systems
Strategy

Thinking in Systems

by Donella H. Meadows

See feedback loops, delays, and second-order effects more clearly.
On Writing Well
Philosophy

On Writing Well

by William Zinsser

Improve the sentences that carry an argument.
Reasons and Persons
Philosophy

Reasons and Persons

by Derek Parfit

Examine identity, responsibility, and choices across time.
03

Podcasts

Long conversations that deepen the questions behind the work and lead back to original sources.

Browse 13 podcasts
Technology & scienceDwarkesh Podcastwith Dwarkesh Patel

Long interviews that stay with evidence, assumptions, and technical detail.

 Business & productsLenny's Podcastwith Lenny Rachitsky

Specific practices for product work, teams, and company growth.

 Business & productsItnig Podcastwith Bernat Farrero & Jordi Romero

Company decisions on hiring, pricing, and financing, discussed in Spanish.

 Media & cultureColin and Samirwith Colin & Samir

How creators develop formats, reach audiences, and earn revenue.
04

Gear

Physical tools chosen for a clear production role, with setup notes and limits.

Browse 25 items
Cameras & lenses

Sony A7 IV

A flexible camera body for studio and field production.

Sony
Audio

Shure SM7dB

A broadcast microphone suited to close, controlled voice recording.

Shure
Computers & storage

MacBook Pro M3 Max

Bring video editing and software development into a portable setup.

Apple
05

Glossary

The shared vocabulary behind the Vault, connected to examples and references for further study.

Browse 98 terms
marketingProduct-Market Fit

Test whether a real group has a problem your offer can solve.

 contentContent Strategy

Connect what you publish to a defined audience and purpose.

 cryptoOn-Chain Governance

Understand how collective decisions and responsibilities are assigned.

 aiRAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)

See how retrieved documents can inform an AI model's response.

 businessRetention

Look at whether people return after their first visit or purchase.

 cryptoSelf-Custody

Understand the responsibility that comes with managing your own keys.
06

X lists

Research maps for finding the people and organizations shaping the fields I follow.

Browse 16 lists
01Crypto Venture Capital

Follow public fund accounts and inspect the source snapshot behind the list.

 02🦞 AI Agents

Track builders working on agent platforms, products, and frameworks.

 03SEO / Google

Follow technical search specialists and changes in Google discovery.

 04Robotics

Explore robotics labs, companies, and applied automation projects.

1,318 profiles · 16 lists

Turn references into a working system

Use the workflows to combine the smallest set you need. Open the full directories when you want to compare options, limits, or alternatives.

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