Archive - Jay’s Thoughts

Networks, Friends, and Cities

Some rambling on network effects, switching costs, and why it's hard to leave

Jun 14, 2022 •

April 2022

Some Thoughts on Fast

The fast collapse of Fast reveals some important lessons for both operators and employees

Apr 7, 2022 •

February 2022

In Defense of Spotify

This won’t be a long or terribly descriptive piece.

Feb 3, 2022 •

January 2022

Taking the Plunge: Ownership, Risk, and Betting on Myself

I left my job last month.

Jan 16, 2022 •

September 2021

Mailchimp: Outlining the Outlier

Reflecting on the Mailchimp sale and what it means for the Atlanta startup ecosystem

Sep 27, 2021 •

June 2021

Random thoughts on an irregular basis

Welcome to Jay’s Thoughts by me, Jay Edlin.

Jun 14, 2021 •

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