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Essays and reflections on startups, finance, health, and the random things that cross my mind. Unfiltered takes from someone still figuring it out.

health & Fitness

Why I Started Running (And Why You Should Too)

December 15, 2025·5 min read

Running changed my life in ways I never expected. Here's what I've learned from building a community of 1,500+ runners.

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startupsrandom

What Scaling a Landscaping Business Taught Me About Startups

November 28, 2025·7 min read

Sometimes the best business education isn't in a classroom. Lessons from building Green Crew to $100K+ revenue.

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financestartups

The Future of Commodities Markets is Digital

October 10, 2025·6 min read

Why agricultural commodities trading is ripe for disruption and what we're building at Annona Group.

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randomhealth & Fitness

The Myth of Work-Life Balance in College

August 14, 2025·4 min read

Some thoughts on why 'balance' might be the wrong goal and what to optimize for instead.

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Finance & Data Science, Computer Science minor at University of Illinois

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