Des Traynor

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Co-founder of @intercom.

Des Traynor @DesTraynor · Aug 11, 2023

From Twitter

Really enjoyed the @tylercowen ⭤ @paulg interview, even if, at times, the questioning felt a lot like this (classic) Jonathan Frakes clip.

Podcast episode Aug 9, 2023

Paul Graham on Ambition, Art, and Evaluating Talent

by Tyler Cowen and Paul Graham

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Des Traynor @DesTraynor · Feb 18, 2023

From Twitter

Good thread here by @DavidSacks

Tweet Aug 7, 2014

1/ Big M&A actually makes sense when seen as a potential substitute for big R&D. mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/dealbook/2014/08/05/new-strategy-as-tech-giants-transform-into-conglomerates...

by David Sacks

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Des Traynor @DesTraynor · Jan 31, 2023

From Twitter

His book Sketching User Experiences is excellent. Any of his conference talks (from back in the day) He's also @wasbuxton here.

Book Apr 1, 2007

Sketching User Experiences: Getting the Design Right and the Right Design

by Bill Buxton

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Des Traynor @DesTraynor · Jan 29, 2023

From Twitter

Great piece, similar vibes to

Article Jan 7, 2021

Optionality is for Innumerate Cowards

by Byrne Hobart

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Des Traynor @DesTraynor · Jan 19, 2023

From Twitter

This is an *excellent* article by @benmcredmond on “Full Build” startups. I’ve often described these start-ups as having “a long road to the starting line” - i.e. you’ve to build soo much stuff before you have even a single grain of alpha.

Article Jan 19, 2023

The Full Build Startup

by Ben McRedmond

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Des Traynor @DesTraynor · Oct 23, 2022

From Twitter

Fantastic article on a phenomenal impact David. Thanks for all you do.

Article Oct 23, 2022

Red-letter day for supremo who delivered the first digital stamp

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Des Traynor @DesTraynor · Mar 26, 2022

From Twitter

SSC’s essay The Toxoplasma of Rage predates quote-tweeting but references Tumblr’s reblog feature and the conclusion is near identical. Essay is excellent too

Article Dec 18, 2014

The Toxoplasma Of Rage