Edison Ade
Bio
I Write about Startup Growth. Helping visionary founders scale with proven systems & strategies. Author of books on hypergrowth, AI + the future.
I do a lot of Spoken Word/Poetry, Love Reviewing Movies.
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The Clockmaker’s Secret
Part One: In the quaint town of Willow Creek, nestled among rolling hills and scenic views, the old clock tower stood as a silent guardian of time. Its hands had not moved for decades, yet it remained a centerpiece of the town’s charm, a relic of the past around which modern life bustled.
By Edison Ade2 years ago in Fiction
Dunes of Desire
The shimmering Sahara sun beat down unrelentingly as Samantha stepped out of the air-conditioned jeep. Despite the dry heat threatening to choke her, she lifted her camera to frame the stark beauty of the desert before her. This was why she had come to Morocco - to capture the ever-changing landscape and elusive light that had mesmerized artists and wanderers alike.
By Edison Ade2 years ago in Fiction
Sam Altman fired from Open AI
The tech world was shocked today by the news that Sam Altman has been ousted as CEO of OpenAI. Altman co-founded the artificial intelligence startup in 2015 and led it to massive success, including the release of ChatGPT which skyrocketed OpenAI’s valuation to over $80 billion.
By Edison Ade2 years ago in Journal
The Ultimate Anti-Guide to Building a Startup (That Actually Works)
You've probably heard the hype - startups are the future, they'll change the world, yada yada. But scratch the surface, and most "startup guides" tell the same old story: come up with an idea, write a business plan, get funding, hire a team, scale fast.
By Edison Ade2 years ago in Journal
Standard Operating Procedures. What They Are and Why They Matter
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are essentially detailed, written instructions designed to help workers carry out complex routine operations. Aimed at achieving efficiency, quality output, and uniformity of performance while reducing miscommunication and failure to comply with industry regulations, SOPs are the go-to documents that employees follow to perform tasks correctly.
By Edison Ade2 years ago in Journal
The Iron Grip of Economic Fallacies. Top Story - November 2023.
You don't have to be an economist to understand that beliefs about money, resources, and policies affect us all. Like a ripple in a pond, economic theories and their fallacies can span out to touch every aspect of our lives.
By Edison Ade2 years ago in Journal
Hulu's Quiz Lady Review
Hulu’s ‘Quiz Lady’ is a delightful carousel of laughter and familial ties that whirls you into the zany world of trivia games and sibling camaraderie. With a stellar ensemble led by the charismatic Sandra Oh and the effervescent Awkwafina, 'Quiz Lady' intertwines humor and heart in a narrative that is as entertaining as it is evocative.
By Edison Ade2 years ago in Fiction
The Black Hole of Cash Burn.
It’s a familiar story. An energetic founder has a brilliant idea for a new technology or app. They raise substantial venture capital based on the concept’s exciting potential. A fancy office space is leased, an engineering team assembled, and slick marketing campaigns rolled out. Yet despite all the fanfare, the company struggles to gain traction.
By Edison Ade2 years ago in Lifehack
