IntentThe credentialed path that worked for Gen X & millennials is now negative-ROI, so the durable bet is moving kids from passive curriculum to active production
SignalWhen does structuring kids' creativity into pitches, prizes, and allocated capital defeat the very agency it's meant to cultivate?
Why this entry belongs hereDay 97 — Post-mortem decision to kill the Cafe due to ops-heavy logistics.
Why this entry belongs hereDay 24 — Bootstrapping physical nodes: Food + Train + Tech.
Why this entry belongs hereDay 21 — The "Third Place" thesis: Neutral grounds for a community.
Why this entry belongs hereDay 7 — Blue Bottle x GNC x SoulCycle: Designing the walk-in longevity lab.