Shift Diaries

This conversation with Kyle DeSana, co-founder of Siftree explores the vision of a different internet, focusing on the decentralization of platform dynamics and the separation of the data layer from the application.

It delves into the shift towards more intentional and deliberate online spaces, the role of LLMs in shaping the internet, and the evolution from AOL to HTTP.

The conversation delves into the future of internet protocols, the dynamics between the EU and the US, decoupling and technological sovereignty, business models and revenue generation, and the evolution of the read vs. write internet.

Takeaways

• Decentralization of platform dynamics
• Separation of data layer from application
• Shift towards more intentional and deliberate online spaces Decentralization and open protocols
• Evolution of internet business models

Chapters

• 00:00 The Vision of a Different Internet
• 08:49 The Identity Layer and Data Ownership
• 19:44 The Role of LLMs in Shaping the Internet
• 32:21 The Evolution from AOL to HTTP
• 37:38 Decoupling and Technological Sovereignty
• 54:02 Business Models and Revenue Generation
  

  Relevant Links:

• My Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex--howard/
• My Substack: https://shiftdiaries.substack.com/
• Nostr wizard: nstart.me
• Rabble episode with Jack: https://revolution.social/episodes/jack-dorsey-on-selling-twitter-leaving-bluesky-wha/
• List of Nostr clients: nostrapps.com
• Kyle's npub (Nostr public key for people to find him): npub18x6mq3tv0qyqy0gr7vs4dpwmlfe9mdf0eaw038rpx6sslteq9c0q57a2cg

In this episode, Alexandre Karim Howard reflects on key trends observed in the B2B software ecosystem, particularly for startups in Europe, and offers insights on how founders can enhance their chances of success.

He emphasizes the importance of being outcome-driven, creating innovative environments for teams, and effectively scaling intuition in decision-making processes.

These strategies are aimed at improving capital efficiency and increasing the likelihood of successful fundraising in the coming years.

Takeaways

• Good product founders speak in outcomes first and foremost.
• Adapt the length of your iteration cycles to the uncertainty of your business.
• Objectives should be outcomes, not just deliverables.
• Instill a mindset of capital efficiency in your teams.
• Create creative sandboxes for your employees to innovate.
• Decentralize vision to empower team members.
• Systemize your intuition to scale decision-making.
• Minimize multitasking to enhance focus and effectiveness.
• Reflect on operational models to increase impact.
• Building a product culture is essential for startup success.

Footnote links:

Connect with Alex on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex--howard/

Need help building product traction? Check out: https://regenerativeproducts.io

In this episode I interview Mike Pilawski, head of product at Miro.

As a founder, learn product culture building from the best. How to foster an open culture. How to build an org that actually performs at scale.

He also gives us a behind the scene of why Nokia fell. Listen on to find out what they got wrong...

Connect with Karim on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex--howard/

Need help building product traction? Check out: https://regenerativeproducts.io

How do you build real traction in climate-tech before your Series A?
In this episode, Nina Mannheimer, co-founder of Klim, breaks down the steps, pitfalls, and insights from scaling a regenerative agriculture startup in Europe.

We talk about:

• The early decisions that mattered most

• Customer validation in a complex ecosystem

• What Nina wishes she had known sooner

• How to build trust and adoption in sustainability markets

• Patterns investors look for in b2b software

If you're building towards Seed or Series A, this episode brings real-world lessons from someone who’s lived it.

Footnote links:

Connect with Karim on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex--howard/

Need help building product traction? Check out: https://regenerativeproducts.io

We are officially in the founder product era! This means that the product skillset and the CEO skillset overlap more and more. Find out why I created the Series A Blueprint and why CEOs ought to be advised by product leaders.

Connect with Karim on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex--howard/

Need help building product traction? Check out: https://regenerativeproducts.io

Pivot announcement! We will focus on educating founders and investors around how to operate the product to go from pitch to traction.

Share with founders and investors who would be interested!

Connect with Karim on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex--howard/

Need help building product traction? Check out: https://regenerativeproducts.io

In this episode, we talk about the future of sales for software founders.

Since the future is mostly around PLG (product-led growth), I speak to Leah Tharin, expert on the matter.

Leah is one of the most world-renowned experts on b2b product.

Listen on to understand how AI is changing the distribution game for b2b software.

Shownotes:

• Leah's website: https://www.leahtharin.com
• Leah's Linkedin

Post-AI rollout, what will happen to the job market?

What is likely to happen to the newly unemployed class?

Will they creat businesses?

How will this influence SaaS?

And what is a winning strategy or incumbent corporates?

Our guest Yuying Chen-Wynn covers all of these questions and gives some bold predictions about where the world and markets are going. If you want to know, listen on!

Find us at regenerativeproducts.io

What is product thinking and why does it matter more than ever?

Through my years of working with founders, enabling them to build products I have consistently bumped against a single bottleneck: product thinking.

In this episode I interview Mustafa Kapadia, Google's ex global head of product.

We discuss why founders and CEO better put their product hat on if they want to stay relevant in the age of AI.

Footnotes:

- Mustafa's Substack

- Find us at: regenerativeproducts.io

In this special episode, I get interviewed (for once) by Pedro Gança from Productized.

We discuss all things Euro-tech scene, geopolitical trends influencing AI and the market as well as how startup and org building will evolve. Tune in!

Key takeaways

• Responsible AI is crucial for ethical product development.
• Product managers must consider the long-term impact of their decisions.
• Transparency in AI is essential but must be balanced with security.
• Data ownership is becoming increasingly important for the middle class.
• The future of work will involve trust as a currency.
• AI can improve itself, leading to rapid advancements.
• Europe has the opportunity to lead in responsible AI practices.
• The shift towards sovereign technology is inevitable.
• The abundance of information requires selective attention.
• The end of open information may reshape the internet landscape.

Links

• Productized Website (for conference tickets)
• My website
• Productized Podcast