Blog
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They’d Just Build Their Own Solution
Pushing back on a VC's rejection that merchants would just build their own ecommerce platform at scale, and making the case for open source solutions like Reaction instead.
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Open Source and Business
An argument for why open source and profitable business are not just compatible but a powerful partnership, drawing on Reaction Commerce's own model.
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My Voice
A short, raw reflection on grappling with the aftermath of the 2016 election while trying to hold onto purpose and connection.
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Go Vote
A short call to vote in the 2016 election, alongside a Hillary Clinton quote on fulfilling one's profession.
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My Top Calendar Hacks
Calendar and productivity hacks, including goal-based time blocking and Google Calendar appointment slots, for taking back a packed schedule.
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New Look, 2016 Edition
Notes on a 2016 redesign of this personal blog, moving to Ghost Pro and the Aspire theme, and a renewed commitment to writing.
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On Slow Recruiting
On treating every coffee meeting as 'slow recruiting,' building relationships through curiosity and consistency rather than transactional networking.
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This is Interesting (Year Two Startup Thoughts)
A year-two Reaction Commerce update on growth metrics, the challenges of fundraising as a female founder in my 40s, and building a vision-driven team.
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On Public Speaking
The story of preparing for and delivering a Creative Mornings talk on collaboration, and what the nerve-wracking experience taught about why public speaking is rewarding.
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On One-on-Ones
A detailed guide to running meaningful one-on-ones, covering consistency, active listening on video calls, note-taking, and building trust over time.
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