Essays
The Long Convo
On peer learning, founder decisions, and the long way round to good thinking. Written by Talib, 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.
- W
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.