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Derek Sakamoto

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Entrepreneur, management consultant, backcountry skier, and mountaineer, based in Colorado.

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Notation matters…for weight loss? (Building an app with Glide)

For the last 10+ years, I weighed myself everyday. It was a habit that I started when I started bike … More

fitness, health, longevity, no code, startup, wellness

Generosity is not just sharing value, but making that value obtainable

It’s a bit of a cliche, but I found being generous is one of the most important things that I … More

culture, leadership, meetings, operations

Why are we working? What’s today’s American Dream?

Startups and tech are a special community. It’s the best and brightest who will go to astronomical lengths to achieve … More

rant

What is the critical question? Why am I not testing it?

What is the critical question? Why am I not testing it? These are two questions I ask myself every day. … More

startup

Risks in life

Last night, a new friend asked about what I meant by risks in my last post. They were confused because … More

courage, family, risk

Going big and being “risk-averse”

When we look back at a bad business decision by us or someone else, one common criticism is, “They were … More

adventure, courage, investing, leadership, risk

Sources for ideas

The first question I had was, “Where to start?” I thought passions? What I want to change in the world? … More

startup

Testing the only thing that matters

When I read Marc Andreessen’s “The only thing that matters,” it was like a shot in the heart. The article … More

startup

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