Archive - Beyond the Build

A Guide to Being the First Design Hire Without Losing Your Mind

Being the first designer at a startup is exciting, but also messy. I hope this guide helps you focus and do great work starting day one

Jun 30 •

7 Underrated Product Team Skills That No One Teaches You

Succeeding in product teams takes more than craft. These 7 underrated skills help you become the person everyone trusts, regardless of your title

Jun 11 •

May 2025

Building with v0—Impressions, Limitations And a Basic Crash Course (Without The Hype)

A quick, honest look at what v0 makes easy, what it doesn’t, and how you can actually start using it

May 4 •

April 2025

3 Roles Defining The Next Decade of AI Future—The Builder, The Architect, The Integrator

The Builder. The Architect. The Integrator. 3 emerging careers that will define relevance in an AI-first world—and how to grow toward them, no matter…

Apr 18 •

5 Traits I Keep Seeing in ICs Who Outgrow Their Roles Fast

Things that set ICs apart and traits you'll want to build early in your career

Apr 10 •

March 2025

Most Platforms Charge Their Customers. Shopify Shares the Risk.

What if the fairest way to build a business is to only grow when your customers do? A look at Shopify’s brilliant revenue model—and why more companies…

Mar 27 •

Embracing the Zero—Where Every Great Achiever Starts

The fear of starting keeps more people stuck than actual failure ever does

Mar 11 •

February 2025

Prove Me Wrong — Overbuilt Products Never Win

The best products don’t win by doing more—they win by feeling effortless. Here’s why simplicity beats complexity and how to build products that just…

Feb 20 •

January in Review - Big Ideas and Key Lessons

A quick monthly recap of the best insights, lessons, and ideas from January—so you don't miss a thing

Feb 12 •

I’ve Read Too Many Intuit Success Stories—Here’s What They Actually Get Right

Some overlooked strategies that made Intuit a small-business essential

Feb 11 •

Hard Realities from a Design Retreat That Apply to Every Career

A few lessons from design leaders that go beyond design—insights on growth and career longevity

Feb 4 •

January 2025

Three Steps to Finally Start (and Stick to) a Reading Habit

These steps will help you start, stay consistent, and actually enjoy the process

Jan 27 •

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