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Where the Red Fern Grows
I have been reading Where the Red Fern Grows, one chapter each night, to my kids. I can't take credit for this idea; it was my wife's. I've been the one keeping it going, though.
I love this book. It was first recommended to me by my Aunt Harriet some …
By:Ryan Buckley
On:Tue 30 September 2025
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Twenty-five years since I graduated high school
Today I went to my high school reunion. I went because I wanted to go, and also because I organized it. Why did I organize it? I don't know. I'm writing this post to figure that out.
I'm a sucker for nostalgia. I wrote about it in my post about …
By:Ryan Buckley
On:Sun 03 August 2025
In:personal -
0 to 1, 1 to 10
The journey from rejecting venture capital to raising $5M for Shovels, building a big data business focused on the physical world and climate companies.
By:Ryan Buckley
On:Sun 29 June 2025
In:business -
My best advice for entrepreneurs
Celebrating Shovels reaching $80K MRR and sharing the most important lesson: the quality of your idea determines your success more than execution alone.
By:Ryan Buckley
On:Sun 27 April 2025
In:Business -
Short post of appreciation
A father reflects on presence, parenting priorities, and the fragility of life after learning about a friend's husband in a coma.
By:Ryan Buckley
On:Mon 17 February 2025
In:Family -
Thoughts on building a brand
Brand as promise: why logos don't make companies, culture drives brand success, and why Shovels doesn't need a rebrand but better execution.
By:Ryan Buckley
On:Wed 25 December 2024
In:Business -
The process
My messy but organized fundraising process: evolving strategy, transparent team communication, and learning through real-time Discord documentation.
By:Ryan Buckley
On:Sun 29 September 2024
In:Business -
The vertical approach
Platform vs point solution strategy: why companies must become platforms first, then add vertical solutions, not the other way around for Shovels.
By:Ryan Buckley
On:Sun 01 September 2024
In:Business
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