A journey to understand business, growth and potential

I’m fascinated by systems, strategies and decisions that help people and products reach their full potential.

Whether it’s scaling a startup, navigating the future of AI, or unlocking personal growth, there’s always more to learn about what drives progress.

Beyond the Build is where I explore these ideas.


Who I am -

I lead a design team at an AI company at the moment. I’ve been fortunate to work in 0-1 all my career, and I’ve picked up lessons in everything from design to marketing to AI and business.

This newsletter is my of sharing what I’ve learned - and what I’m still figuring out - with people like you.


This free newsletter gives you -

  • Deep dives into product strategies, personal growth, and future of tech

  • Lessons from AI, startups, and the tools we use to grow

  • Actionable insights you can apply to your work and life


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My free newsletter sends you one article a week, usually on Mondays to your inbox.

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I also post frequently on LinkedIn, Twitter and Substack Notes.


Who it’s for -

This newsletter is for builders, makers and designers -

  • Founders, PMs, and builders scaling startups and ideas

  • Designers, engineers, and lifelong learners exploring new frontiers

  • Anyone curious about how people and products grow beyond the starting line

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