Career - Kimeshan's Blog

From Seasick to Tech Founder: My Journey from an Oil Ship to Leading $100M Tech Companies

11 years ago I was throwing up off the edge of the deck of an oil exploration vessel, regretting my life choices. Now the app I built is serving 3 million users and I’m building $100M tech companies (feeling happier than ever). During a recent week off at Phuket

May 30, 2024 - 4 min read

AI won't replace you - a person using LangChain will

The truth is that AI won't replace you - a person using AI, specifically frameworks like LangChain, will. AI is a tool, and like any tool, it requires someone to use it effectively. The ability to use generative AI tools is a game-changer for anyone in practically any industry.

September 15, 2023 - 6 min read

Embracing the Power of 1% Gains: The Power of Thinking Small

Intro It's tempting to want to make big changes to your life, career, diet, routine or anything else that you're unhappy with or want to improve. I'm going to put forward an argument that thinking small can lead to more transformation than thinking big.

May 31, 2023 - 4 min read

Living at the Edge of your Comfort Zone: How to Identify Local Maxima in Your Career

“Don't fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail.” — Bruce Lee — Tim Ferriss (@tferriss) November 11, 2020 Recently, I've been reflecting mainly on three things: 1. Understanding my "Circle of Competence" (as Warren

March 31, 2023 - 4 min read