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    Author: Ryan Buckley


  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Doing it the slow way

    Reflecting on progress building Shovels while teaching, choosing deliberate growth over rushing to find product-market fit.

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

  6. What I want in 2024

    Setting ambitious goals for 2024: growing Shovels to $10M ARR, enhancing teaching with case studies, deepening friendships, and maintaining peak fitness.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Mon 01 January 2024
    In:Personal

  7. The importance of mentors

    Reflecting on my college mentor Lisa Bauer and missing that unique relationship - someone older and wiser who opens doors and advocates for you.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Sun 05 November 2023
    In:Personal

  8. Happy 41st birthday to me

    Celebrating 41 years with gratitude for family, community, and finding fulfillment as a husband, dad, homeowner, teacher, and entrepreneur.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Fri 25 August 2023
    In:Personal

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