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    Author: Ryan Buckley

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. I'm down with ICP

    Deep dive into ideal customer profile (ICP) development for Shovels, exploring the matrix of 'what' we offer versus 'who' we serve across multiple dimensions.

     By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Fri 05 July 2024
    In:Business
  8. A short essay on free will

    A philosophical argument defending the existence of free will and challenging deterministic views about human choice and agency.

     By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Tue 11 June 2024
    In:Personal

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