On August 26th, we announced Downshift’s fall cohort, opened applications, and launched our new website. After a successful first cohort with over 40 applications and transformative results, we expected the second one to be just as smooth. We were mistaken. The universe had other plans. Launching during the last…
In June, I participated in a week-long Soulcraft immersion, which helped me rediscover and awaken the more imaginal and poetic parts of my psyche. Since then, I’ve been consuming a steady stream of poetry, which continues to inspire me in unexpected ways—sparking new reflections and opening up deeper…
Several weeks ago, I met my friend Bryce Roberts of indie.vc in Central Park to discuss my career transition from venture capital to coaching. We talked about how I burned out from the nonstop pace and transactional nature of VC, but also how much I loved (and still miss)…
About a year and a half ago, my old friend Scott Britton invited me to join the Founder Satsang, a community he started for founders and practitioners working at the intersection of spirituality, consciousness, and technology. Many of my close friends were involved, so without hesitation, I said, “I’m…
Last night, while we were lounging on the couch, my wife, Eliza, looked over at me after seeing on social media that I’d started a new blog and said, “Another project? A new website? Steve!” She’s not wrong. I already have Schlaf.co, which is my personal site.…
Why, in the year 2024, am I starting a blog? It’s a good question, and the answer is simple: I miss the days of the old internet—when people shared simply for the sake of sharing, without trying to scale an audience, build a business, or compete for attention…
