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Balaji· 2025-12-11 04:06
Investment & Talent Strategy - The report suggests Indian technologists should consider opportunities in India, the Internet, or internationally, rather than relying on H-1B visas and the US [1][5] - The US is perceived as becoming less friendly towards immigrant capitalists due to long-term financial concerns and a zero-sum mentality among Americans [4] - The report highlights the world's fastest-growing economy is India, with the 1 growth rate over the last 10 years, attracting major company investments [2] - The Internet is presented as an alternative capital market to the NYSE/NASDAQ, offering a level playing field with digital rule-of-law, exemplified by Solana and Ethereum [2][3] - Various locations, including the UAE and Singapore, are actively recruiting tech talent with different types of talent visas, attracting Indian technologists [4] Geopolitical & Economic Shifts - The US right is described as wanting no more immigrants, and the US left is described as hating technocapitalists [1] - The sovereign debt crisis is worsening, potentially leading to dire consequences [1] - The decline of Delaware and NYC is accelerating, with companies moving out for incorporation, and capital is shifting to Miami [2] - The US is no longer considered a stable place for capital formation [3] - H-1B visa holders are facing challenges, such as visa appointment cancellations and inability to return to the US or interview elsewhere [5]
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Balaji· 2025-12-10 10:30
It’s only a metaphor, and our biological brains may work differently, but much of the work with AI is loading in the context first and only *then* expecting it to reason.And AIs, like humans, get confused if you are switching context constantly mid-stream.Nic Cruz Patane (@niccruzpatane):Elon Musk on how he deals with running many different companies:“Well, I have a lot of inbound communication, so it’s basically information triage. I try to segment my days to avoid too much context switching.Because, argua ...
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Balaji· 2025-12-10 06:40
Popups are the new startups.And IRL is the new URL.https://t.co/shz1ICWBmJ https://t.co/1G1XoMH9lvAndrew Yeung (@andruyeung):There's a new role every startup is desperate to fill:"Head of IRL"And they're paying $150–$250,000/year for the right personEvery startup is looking for someone to host events and build critical relationships with the stakeholders around the companyLike VCs, talent, and https://t.co/qswZ1Wy9Ri ...
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Balaji· 2025-12-07 20:24
Example: your code works, but it’s unusable until a good UX is built.Example: your policy works, but it’s unpopular unless it’s explained properly.Example: your medicine works, but you need to give it a catchy name to get it prescribed.These are really all the same problem. Making it work is the backend, making it pretty is the frontend. Do both or fail.That said: it’s easier to add frontend optics than to invent backend substance, which is why the advice to focus on substance first actually is good advice. ...