David Kaye’s Essays

Interviews with people doing interesting things with video games

The Mediator explores the structural changes reshaping the media industry and what they mean for the media business, culture, and society. I try to get at the why, not just the what.

The #1 way to start your week

Practical insights on AI, startups, and venture capital, sharing real-world learnings, coding experiments, and using the latest AI tools

A weekly Substack on data and technology, with some occasional conversations about culture, sports, and politics.

The strategy and tactics of growing startups and growing your career. Less frequent, more rigorous essays.

Ongoing adventures

I mostly write about my reflections on the startup and venture capital ecosystems.

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