Essays
The Long Convo
On peer learning, founder decisions, and the long way round to good thinking. Written by Talib Q., founder of Podkin.
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18 July 2026
So I built the room
Five people. One hour. Your thing. Twenty founding seats.
2 June 2026
Airbnb wasn’t selling beds
The most valuable thing a company can own is a network of people who trust each other — and the next great ones will be built for expansion.
24 May 2026
Why humans work best in small groups
The barrier isn't AI. It's finding the right four people to think with.