I first came across Andy Johns through an essay that stopped me in my tracks—How to Know When to Stop. It was one of those rare pieces that doesn’t just resonate but shakes something loose inside you. Written with both clarity and depth, it offered a perspective on…
Yesterday, the Downshift team gathered for our first off-site in Beacon, NY, with the crisp fall breeze and the mountains turning shades of yellow and orange behind us. The leaves crunched underfoot, and the sun cast a warm glow through the cool October air. It was the perfect setting to…
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)…