Focused Chaos

Lean Analytics, Reconsidered

The frameworks survive. Many of the specific metrics need a rewrite, some don't apply at all, and new metrics are emerging quickly.

3 hrs ago • Ben Yoskovitz

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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.

Apr 22 • Ben Yoskovitz

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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.

Apr 14 • Ben Yoskovitz

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March 2026

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…

Mar 31 • Ben Yoskovitz

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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.

Mar 17 • Ben Yoskovitz

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Introducing Twos: The Conversation Company

Get early access through my invite link and have some great conversations!

Mar 3 • Ben Yoskovitz

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February 2026

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…

Feb 17 • Ben Yoskovitz

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We Need More Angel Investors

Angel investors are a critical part of building successful startup ecosystems

Feb 3 • Ben Yoskovitz

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January 2026

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…

Jan 20 • Ben Yoskovitz

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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.

Jan 6 • Ben Yoskovitz

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November 2025

The Real Differentiator in the AI Era: A Sharp, Specific Value Proposition

A proper insight driving a precise value proposition is the best way to stand out and give yourself a chance to win.

Nov 18, 2025 • Ben Yoskovitz

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Vintage Shirts, Pet Rocks and Forward Deployed Engineers

What's old is new again and that's OK. But remember: the fundamentals always matter.

Nov 4, 2025 • Ben Yoskovitz

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