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Friendships drift apart due to differing life trajectories, and a structured peer group model called 'pods' can help maintain meaningful connections and support growth.
The author reflects on submitting a third application to the Iterative accelerator for his startup, Synscribe, emphasizing personal growth and the evolution of his business. He discusses the decision-making framework learned from ...
5.1The Two-Call Rule
2025-11-24 • strategy risk decision making entrepreneurship founders
The author discusses a personal rule for engaging new clients, emphasizing the importance of making quick decisions within two calls. This approach reflects the characteristics of successful founders who operate with speed and cla...
The author reflects on the evolution of their coding practices from their earlier career, emphasizing the difference in priorities between working in large organizations and startups. In large organizations, the focus is on stabil...
4.7Happy & Contented
2025-10-24 • entrepreneurship work-life balance
Raymond reflects on his life, expressing gratitude for his family, professional growth, and personal transformation. He highlights the joy of having a supportive family, the challenges of parenting, and the satisfaction of running...
The author reflects on the importance of handling both high and low-leverage tasks in personal and professional life. They share experiences of doing necessary but unglamorous work, emphasizing that no task is beneath them. The au...
The text discusses the prevalence of smoking and its associated litter in Singapore, particularly cigarette butts, and the impact of secondhand smoke on children. It highlights the growing problem of smoking-related issues, curren...
The author discusses their increasing dependence on AI for coding and writing, and the impact it has on their thinking process. They express concern about losing their ability to think independently and commit to writing without A...
The text provides an in-depth analysis of Singapore's startup ecosystem, debunking common myths and shedding light on the reality of the industry. It explores the types of startups getting funded, the impact of solo founders, the ...
The blog post is about the author's experience at Devcon 2024 in Bangkok, where a frog-themed game became a gateway to understanding how movements begin and grow. The game involved collecting digital frogs through various methods ...
The blog post details the author's journey of setting up Llama 3.2 on his home server, utilizing GPU acceleration to handle AI workloads efficiently. The post includes the author's goals, the overall experience, server specificati...
The blog post discusses the SuperCharge program by Block71 and its restrictive criteria, reflecting a larger issue in the regional ecosystem. It highlights the historical context and constraints of Singapore's grant landscape, the...
The author shares his observations about the YC Co-Founder Platform, the types of people you're likely to encounter there, and offers insights on whether it's worth your time if you're looking for a co-founder. He also provides st...
The blog post discusses the differences between VC-funded and bootstrapped startups, highlighting the pros and cons of each approach. The author emphasizes that both approaches are not as different as they seem and can be compleme...
0I'll Read It
2024-07-22 •
The blog post discusses the 'I'll Read It' community, which encourages new bloggers to share their work and offers a platform for readers to support and connect with budding writers. The author shares his commitment to be a dedica...
The blog post discusses the development of an AI-driven outreach system for sales, detailing the high-level architecture, key components, tools, agent types, and workflow configuration. The author shares insights, challenges, and ...
The blog post discusses the risks and considerations of angel investing, including illiquidity, potential for total losses, and the power law distribution of returns. It provides recommendations for allocating investment portfolio...
0My Experience with AngelSquad One Year In
2024-05-27 •
Raymond Yeh shares his experience with AngelSquad after one year, highlighting the community aspect, online hub, local chapters and meetups, global events and connections, deal opportunities, and learning resources. He also provid...
The blog post discusses the issue of facing an 'Insufficient Insurance Coverage' error when trying to renew road tax for a vehicle in Singapore. The author shares his personal experience and provides a solution for resolving the i...
The blog post discusses the hidden risks of Singapore Government Securities (SGS) bonds, focusing on the impact of inflation on the real value of investments. It highlights the significant price increases in categories such as ele...
The blog post explains the concept of 'high risk, high reward' in personal finance and investment. It discusses the meaning of risk and variance in returns, the risk-return tradeoff, and the importance of diversification in managi...
0Now
2022-12-31 •
Raymond Yeh is a software engineer living in Singapore, sharing updates on his family, work, and current reading list. He recently welcomed his second child, Rendell, and is adjusting to life with '2 under 2'. He is also working o...
The author shares his journey of discovering a vulnerability in Ethereum that could lock up millions. He explains the process of finding the vulnerability, disclosing it to OpenZeppelin, and the subsequent steps taken by the team ...