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Ira Ko

Ira Ko

stumbling out the cave; drawing a map for the captives

📍 Brooklyn https://linkedin.com/in/koira

Maslow's Hierarchy, Hunger, and Creating Value

Unpublished, 2022 * A lot of entrepreneurship has felt like rummaging in the dark * I don't know what to sell and I certainly don't know how to add value * It's been challenging to stay focused on one thing * Advice from entrepreneurs like Brian Armstrong are

Return to Zero

From my barista days From the outside, running a cafe or operating a business looks like a dreamy, creative endeavor. But the reality behind both bar and business is that you're actually fighting against entropy the entire time. Returning back to zero or back to base is the

Cafes that shaped Polycentral

Guide to Startup Incorporation

I wrote this in the summer of 2020 while working on Audiograph [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/audiograph-podcasts/id1551241024], a podcasting app focused on note-taking and sharing clips. 2021 Addendum: > Don't incorporate until you absolutely need to. If you're pre-revenue and

Dec 2021 - Music

Favorites Listened

Everything is music

December 2021 | 1256 tracks November 2021 | 680 tracks

Startup Engineering Killers

Recently, I stumbled upon this article and related Reddit discussion. tl;dr As a founder who has made these mistakes, I agree with most of @nemild's engineering killers. Some specific experiences come to mind: * If you're a seasoned developer, you should seek to maximize tech debt

Polycentral Drop 02

Dear Friends, Polycentral is a rotating selection of third wave coffee beans. It’s what I’d choose to buy and drink myself, shared with you as eight cups of four coffees. Four beans are featured on this drop: * Dinah Select PB by Solid State Coffee [https://www.irako.io/

Nov 2021 - Music

Favorites Listened

Polycentral Drop 2D

Polycentral is a whole bean coffee tasting experience. Discover four carefully curated coffees, and buy favorites directly from the roaster. It’s what I’d choose to buy and drink myself, shared with you in eight 15g packets. Learn more about Drop 02 [https://www.irako.io/polycentral-drop-02/