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Cedric Chin
Word slinger, bug fixer, and operator.
Singapore
Reflections on the Software Dark Factory Q&A
Some thoughts from watching a demo of a Software Dark Factory.
Software Dark Factory Q&A
Jun 1 2026 8-9pm PT / Jun 2 11am-12pm SGT. Jay Taylor and Navan Chauhan will give a presentation of a real software dark factory for members. This Q&A will be moderated by James Cham of Bloomberg Beta.
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There are Many Configurations of Business That Work
Contrary to popular opinion, you don’t have to give up your life to build a successful business. Though what success means, and what ‘giving up your life’ means depends on you.
Live Goldratt Thinking Tools Workshop with Roger Williams
May 23, 30, Jun 6, 13, 20 2026 8am-9am EDT / 8pm-9pm SGT. Roger Williams teaches how he uses Eliyahu Goldratt’s Thinking Tools.
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How to Improve at Sensemaking AI?
What we can learn from the disorienting changes hitting the software industry, and how we can use that to improve at sensemaking this uncertain new technology.
How Experts Sensemake
Two decades ago, the US military funded some research into how humans sensemake. This piece is about that theory — the best theory of sensemaking that we have — why it matters for expertise, and how you can apply it to make sense of AI.
Actually Effective Corporate Leadership Training
It’s quite rare to find an executive training program that’s very effective — one that has worked across multiple companies, and has spat out a whole host of CEOs. The Kraft system is one.
How to Make Sense of AI
Keeping up with a fast changing, revolutionary technology can seem scary. Here are some ruthless guidelines to make sense of it effectively.
How to Find Demand: All the Ideas from The Heart of Innovation, Simply Stated
If you're looking for demand BEFORE you have customers, The Heart of Innovation has the best approach for this situation. Here are its best ideas.
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Our First Accelerated Expertise Course
A first attempt at putting the two theories of Accelerated Expertise (2016) to practice — in a live course, with real students. A field report from use.