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40 Years Later: Remembering My Brother, Jacob Yoskovitz (May 14, 1977 - April 22, 1986)
A very personal story about my life. Feel free to skip if this isn't for you.
 • Ben Yoskovitz
Cannon Fodder: Pre-Seed Investing in the Age of AI
Signal vs. noise at the earliest stage, when there's more of both than ever.
 • Ben Yoskovitz
They Tried to Kill Product Managers. Now Everyone Needs to Be One.
AI makes building easier. Figuring out what to build and getting it into the right hands? That's as hard as it's ever been. Welcome to the job you…
 • Ben Yoskovitz
The 40-Year Old Career Model AI Just Broke
It's not your specialty that sets you apart now. It's your curiosity, range and willingness to try things.
 • Ben Yoskovitz
Introducing Twos: The Conversation Company
Get early access through my invite link and have some great conversations!
 • Ben Yoskovitz
We're About to Lose the Apprenticeship Layer
Why AI should be a trainer, not an executioner of junior talent. AI may replace people, but it can also be the best accelerant for onboarding new people…
 • Ben Yoskovitz
We Need More Angel Investors
Angel investors are a critical part of building successful startup ecosystems
 • Ben Yoskovitz
Introducing Subtexting, the Universal Translator for What Your Coworkers Really Mean
A couple days ago I participated in the Build for Builders Hackathon, hosted at the Highline Beta office, and co-run by 8090. Technically I was a judge…
 • Ben Yoskovitz
Vibe Coding Without System Design is a Trap
"Measure twice, cut once" is still good advice, but AI tools make it so easy to break that rule.
 • Ben Yoskovitz
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A biweekly newsletter on navigating the chaos of building & investing in startups. Topics include venture studios, entrepreneurship, product management, analytics and more, leveraging a combination of best practices & instincts.
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