This page describes what I actually want and need in order to build well, live well, and work in alignment with other people.
Over time, I have learned that misalignment usually does not come from lack of skill. It comes from incompatible expectations, unclear incentives, weak communication, or a mismatch in values and operating style.
What I want and need is not complicated, but it is important to make visible. These are the conditions that help me do strong work, maintain trust, and build things that matter over a long period of time.
Wants
- To build things people want
- Work with people I like working with
- Help others achieve their goals
- Make an impact on the people around me
- Experience and appreciate what the Earth has to offer
- Show reverence for everyone who helped me get where I am
- Make meaningful connections along the way
Needs
- Customers with hard problems only a few can solve, but my team and I can
- Customers with the ability fund work today and open to sharing equity and recurring cash flow in the future
- Knowledge or insight into market areas that I could build something to fix a problem
- Sales channels for distribution for any product or service I build
Strengths
- Quest for Organization - leveraging tools with data, details, communication, etc
- The Art of Building - building software, programs, etc
- Investing in the future - strategic investing, collaborations, partnerships
- Systems and Patterns - fascinated by systems like AWS, Google Cloud, Tableau, etc
- Growth mindset - always pursuing and pushing myself to improve
- Trustworthy & Reliable