What I'm up to - August 2024 | Philip Ilic Thomas

Here's my monthly newsletter about what I'm up to, which I send in place of social media.

What I did in late June + July

Been working hard on Find AI - rolling out lots of features and updates, starting an official fractional work program, and hiring a bunch.
Published an essay: The opportunity of tech talent agents
Went to Colorado for our wedding celebration party there, then spent some time catching up with friends before heading into the mountains for a wedding.
Started going to The Joyce Theater in NYC - I like their modern dance programs.
Switched from HEY.com email back to Gmail+Superhuman because I want to try more AI tools.

Things to share

Links: Zero Draft is a concept I love and have used a lot at Find AI - like "MVP, but for multi-part systems." Top 100 Coffee Roasters of 2024. The case against morning yoga, daily routines, and endless meetings. GrowSF is interesting - I've been thinking of starting a similar PAC in NYC. "Business is a video game". The Rise of the Software Creator. On ultra-processed content. Slow PhD. MI-6 Helicopter. The USV Librarian -> I think more people will have personal AIs like this soon. If We Want a Shift to Walking, We Need To Prioritize Dignity.
Apps: Call List is a Calendly alternative. Pokemon Sleep is something to keep an eye on.
Coffee: I ordered coffee over SSH - the coffee wasn't very good, but the UX was novel.
Shows: Omnivore is a cool show by one of my favorite chefs. The first episode includes an anthropological deep-dive into Serbian food culture, which I wasn't expecting.
Books: Been reading a mix of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (reread), Anxious Generation, and Notes from a Fellow Traveler.

Plans for August

Working hard
Heading to Cleveland for a wedding celebration party
Stopping in London for some work before making my way to Alchemist in Copenhagen.

Where I'll be:

What I'm up to - August 2024