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special projects @shopify, prev. ceo @threads
Mar 2, 2023 11 tweets 4 min read
Introducing Tailor, customizable AI stitched into @Threads. The wave of consumer AI is some of the most magical tech we've tinkered with in some time. LLMs have made massive leaps in knowledge generation. With Threads being where teams communicate daily, we couldn't resist dreaming about the ways work will change moving forward.
Sep 27, 2022 16 tweets 5 min read
Introducing Threads, a Slack replacement designed for makers. We've built an all-in-one communication platform designed for makers. With the help of our growing community, we've been able to fully and repeatedly replace tools like Slack and Discord for companies looking to get more done. Image
Jan 12, 2021 8 tweets 2 min read
To newly minted Product Managers:

Several years ago, I left school early to accept a job as a PM. I barely knew what the job entailed, failed a bunch, & learned a ton.

With that, I tend to get a constant stream of new PMs reach out for advice.

Here's what I tell them — *Get your first win* — Sure, the praise is nice. However, the most important reason to get your first win is so you build a barometer for what it feels like.

When you have this barometer, you can tell if you're on/off track before it's too late. Great PM's have this sixth sense.
Jul 1, 2020 7 tweets 5 min read
"So how's 2020 been?"

🧵: 1/6 🧵: 2/6
Dec 28, 2019 20 tweets 5 min read
These brief summaries of epic companies / trends are some of my favorite tweets. They're both inspiring and filled with cool facts. I find myself revisiting them from time-to-time, so creating a 🧵 for easier access.

🙌 to @chetanp for sharing these!
Jul 24, 2019 5 tweets 1 min read
1/ THE ART OF PROCESS DESIGN - Many teams are great at building products. From conception to execution to iteration, there's a clear structure for how things will improve. However, the same processes aren't usually applied to how a company works. 2/ Processes become standards. Standards become habits. Habits become culture. Some processes are optimized for a certain company size or type of person. If the processes don't evolve with the company, you run the risk of alienating some and losing others.
Apr 22, 2019 8 tweets 2 min read
0/ WHAT’S ONE THING YOU WISH YOU WOULD HAVE DONE SOONER? - I often get asked by new founders, product managers, tech leads, etc “If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself?”. I always say - prioritize learning how to #recruit. Here's why: 1/ LEARN TO RECRUIT WELL - It’s the single greatest skill. The tech world loves to romanticize the single visionary, but in reality, the impact is from the people who you rarely hear about. It’s not about the next available, it’s about the next best.