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August 10, 2026•Operations•5 min read

What building software taught me about running a company

Both software and companies fail at the interfaces. When you debug human communication with the same rigor you apply to race conditions, business bottlenecks disappear.

#Operations#Engineering#Leadership#Systems Thinking
July 18, 2026•Business•6 min read

Why most small businesses don't need an ERP

Enterprise software vendors sell the illusion of total control. What small businesses actually need is three clean feedback loops and zero unnecessary ceremony.

#Business#ERP#SaaS#Simplicity
June 2, 2026•Operations•4 min read

The problem with managing operations using Excel and WhatsApp

Excel is the most successful software in history, and WhatsApp is the easiest messaging tool. But using them as your operational core is a ticking operational bankruptcy.

#Operations#Automation#Process#Security
April 14, 2026•Lessons•5 min read

Building systems while working a full-time job

How to maintain creative velocity, protect deep focus, and sustainably ship independent digital products without burning out.

#Productivity#Habits#Side Projects#Discipline
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