Cursor Head of Design Ryo Lu has spent his career at the intersection of design and engineering—from building fan sites as a kid to designing products at Stripe, Asana, and Notion. Now he's rethinking how software itself gets made. On this episode of Design Review, Ryo joins YC's Aaron Epstein to break down how great product websites communicate what a company does. They walk through sites from early-stage startups, calling out the small choices in structure, clarity, and brand that help users understand a ...

So when I was 2 years old, my parents had just moved to a new town, my dad would take me along this certain path to all the shops and everything. So one day uh I mean I didn't really know the names of the streets, but I knew the turns, the smells, the feel of it, right. So one day my parents had left me with the neighbors and I decided to retrace this path all by myself.No plan, no map, just a tiny human with maximum confidence. I walked for maybe two, three kilometers, utterly convinced that I could come b ...

RT Vishnu Patankar (@vishnu_patankar)Massive engineering milestone.DIN turns the RPC layer, traditionally opaque, into something observable, testable, slashable.Watchers measure. Stake enforces. RPC becomes accountable.Excited to partner with the @Consensys team on this! ...

Hiring Strategy - Early-stage startups need to focus on selling their company to potential hires, not just interviewing [1] - Great candidates prioritize what the startup can offer them [1] - Effective outreach is crucial for getting replies from top engineering and sales talent [1] - Startups should prioritize selling the company during interviews before assessing candidates [1] - Closing hires quickly is essential, even when competing with Big Tech [1] Key Considerations - First hires are critical for a startup's success [1] - Startups should understand what top talent actually wants [1] - Founders often make common mistakes during the hiring process [1] - Knowing when and how to hire a recruiter is important [1]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported Q3 revenues of $1.46 billion, a 23% increase year over year, driven by growth in engineering and real estate services segments [7][10] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $191 million, reflecting a 24% increase from the previous year [7] - Assets under management reached $108 billion, a 10% increase from the previous year [6][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Engineering segment revenues increased by 36%, with internal growth of 6% and significant contributions from acquisitions [9] - Real estate services segment revenues rose by 13%, with capital markets up 21% and leasing revenues increasing by 14% [8][9] - Outsourcing revenues grew by 8%, led by valuation and advisory practices [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong sales growth was noted in the U.K., Japan, and Canada, particularly in capital markets and leasing [8] - Debt finance activity was robust, especially in U.S. multifamily originations [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on unifying operations under the Harrison Street Asset Management brand, which is expected to strengthen the business and enhance shareholder value [5][10] - The engineering sector is seen as a significant growth opportunity, with plans to double revenue and profitability in the coming years [29][101] - The company maintains a decentralized operating model that allows for flexibility and responsiveness to market opportunities [5][29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in meeting full-year guidance despite slight expected declines in investment management margins due to integration costs [10][41] - The capital markets recovery is viewed as a multi-year process, with expectations for continued growth in Q4 and beyond [48][50] - Management highlighted the importance of long-term value creation over short-term margin pressures [41][42] Other Important Information - The company raised $1 billion in new capital commitments during the quarter, with total year-to-date fundraising reaching $4.4 billion [10] - The leverage ratio was reported at 2.3 times, with expectations to decline to just under two times by year-end [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about engineering margins and service mix - Management noted that engineering margins were slightly impacted by service mix, with a net margin decrease of 20 to 30 basis points [16][18] Question: Discussion on investment management business and future margins - Management indicated that integration costs would impact margins for the next two to three quarters, but they remain focused on long-term growth [20][21] Question: Organic growth in engineering - Year-to-date organic growth in engineering was reported at around 8%, with expectations for continued growth in the mid-high single-digit range [24][25] Question: Capital markets activity and fourth-quarter outlook - Management expressed confidence in exceeding last year's capital markets performance, with a solid pipeline for Q4 [43][46] Question: Leasing activity and geographical performance - Strong leasing activity was noted in the U.S., particularly in industrial and office sectors, with expectations for continued growth [37][38] Question: Feedback on integration of investment management - Client feedback on the integration process has been positive, with increased capital allocations from investors [34][36] Question: Construction activity outlook - Management indicated that construction activity is currently soft, particularly in condominiums, but there is ongoing activity in data centers and related infrastructure [66][67] Question: Future growth potential in engineering across regions - Management highlighted significant growth opportunities in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Europe, emphasizing the fragmented nature of the engineering market [100][101]

We are so busy chasing the new that we have forgotten what makes the new possible. There's an ancient Sanskrit concept that can guide us back. Jir no dhara it means digest and advance to take what you inherit and make it flourish. I saw this growing up in an Orthodox Hindu family in rural South India. When our temples aged we revived them rekindling their wisdom for the future. The consecration rituals lasted days. Holy waters over the crowns, fire altars, offerings of spices, grains, honey, sandal paste, a ...

So I'm going to start with a story from World War II in this is 1940s and uh Percy Spencer who is the scientist he is going to do an experiment is going to do an experiment on radar technology for World War II defense. So his idea is to increase the frequency of radio waves and see if it will reach far away in the sky to detect uh aeroplanes okay fighter jets and he keeps increasing the frequency and nothing much happens. So when you do an experiment you have a aim and the aim of this experiment failed. So ...

Career Journey & Personal Development - The speaker, with an engineering background, shares her journey of breaking the loop and pursuing acting, emphasizing the importance of intuition and making conscious choices [1] - The speaker initially followed the traditional path of engineering due to family expectations but later explored her passion for acting after participating in a beauty pageant [1] - The speaker balanced her passion for acting with financial stability by working in a multinational company, highlighting the importance of financial security while pursuing creative endeavors [1] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of ethical values and integrity in the film industry, rejecting shortcuts and compromises [1] - The speaker discusses her experience on a reality show, noting that it provided an opportunity for self-reflection and breaking habitual reactions [2] - The speaker shares personal hardships, including the loss of her parents and a fire accident, and how she consciously chose to overcome these challenges through meditation and self-reflection [3] Overcoming Societal Expectations & Self-Belief - The speaker broke societal expectations by pursuing unconventional paths, such as buying a motorcycle and going on solo trips, emphasizing the importance of trusting oneself [3] - The speaker challenges cultural expectations related to marriage, advocating for self-love and partnership based on mutual respect and value addition [4] - The speaker encourages the audience to believe in themselves, pursue their dreams, and not compromise their values, regardless of their background or circumstances [4] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-belief, hard work, and celebrating oneself, encouraging the audience to break the loop of fear and self-doubt [4][5]

When brute force meets precision engineering 👀> hot-staging + boostback> the hardest maneuver in rocketry, made routine. https://t.co/Kn1TtVBlnm ...

Check out this incredible footage of SpaceX’s Starship making a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean during its latest test flight!Fun fact: Starship is the only rocket designed to safely return and reuse its upper stage from orbit—something no other vehicle has achieved due to the insane reentry speeds over 17,000 mph.Mind-blowing engineering pushing us closer to Mars! ...