"Where are the AI productivity gains?" Ross Douthat & Jason Furman debate this on the latest "Interesting Times" podcast. Spoiler: mostly in bubbles. 🎙️

I’m deep in the AI early adoption bubble and forget many companies still ask:
- Should we allow ChatGPT?
- Is it secure?
- How do we measure ROI?

12 weeks. 3 failed message attempts. 1 non-existent email. Welcome to applying for Gründerzuschuss Phase 2 in Germany. 🤦

Somewhere between half-frozen, half-baked and stunning views in rural Romania, I skipped the thought of public funding for my side project.

The paperwork-to-payoff ratio may not be worth it for bootstrappers.

Here's what I've been thinking about the last days 🧵

"Buy one, get three"
As a UX designer, I spent years optimizing for user delight—reducing friction, building trust, creating seamless experiences. Thinking more about growth design flipped this: it's about processes, systems, and value (revenue). Same tools, completely different lens. 📈 🐾

🧵 Thread: When your newsletter setup meets reality -_-
Finally picked KIT for my newsletter. Simple plan:
✅ Profile setup
✅ Template design
✅ Welcome sequence
✅ Import & send
Feeling confident about my organized approach...
#BuildInPublic #Solopreneur

I spent eternity choosing the perfect platform instead of just writing. I decided to try this public writing habit changes everything approach. Plot twist: I've platform-hopped more than I've actually written. Classic perfectionism trap. I started with Substack (obviously the choice, right?).

Have been a bit quiet lately but went from "someday" to "let's do this" - finally building my health-tech app.

Biggest learning: Building for yourself hits different than client work. Anyone else made the employee → #solopreneur jump? What surprised you most?
#buildinpublic #bootstrap #longevity

Oh, you need to bookmark this one: Symbl, a single place to get all the little design assets we need, over and over as designers: HTML symbols, emojis, app icons, flags, curors, Apple Store/ Google Play badges, social media icons and payment and big companies logos
symbl.revend.group

Just published part 4 of my freelance journey: creating my first offer, navigating project challenges, and reflecting on key lessons learned. 🎉 Check it out and let me know your thoughts! #FirstFreelanceJob 🚀 tinyurl.com/3v48kmxa

Cargo overloading while walking without shoes and killing wales by throwing piss grenades in public.

(Death Stranding)

German bureaucracy taught me more about bad UX in 6 weeks than a decade of work. The irony? A story about forms, frustration, and finding clarity 📋
My second article – now on beehiive
tinyurl.com/yc4nmswx
#Gründerzuschuss #StartupGermany #UXDesign #Freelancing

Published my first article last week on Substack – afterward, I learned about their controversial moderation policies regarding extremist content. Now I'm wrestling with the dilemma: Continue or look elsewhere to publish? What's your take? #Writing #WritingCommunity #DigitalEthics #ContentCreation"

Launching a freelance UX design business? Wondering which tools you need?
Here are my 6 actual picks and what I already learned and would do differently 🫠 🧵 #FreelanceDesigner #DesignTools #Freelancing #Entrepreneur

Happy to share my journey from layoff to freelance UX Designer! My first article ever out now - my thoughts on the lure of self-employment, and taking a leap of faith. More to come as I navigate the #Gründerzuschuss process. 🚀 tinyurl.com/bdtv5auy
#careertransition #freelancing #postlayoff

🐼 🚀 New Chapter

Launching My Freelance Journey in UX Design & Product Strategy

After 10+ years of driving digital innovation across e-commerce, fintech, automotive, and sustainable energy, I'm excited to announce the start of my independent consulting practice!

#UXDesign #Freelance #UXConsulting