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Start Here: The hard part has changed (technology —> distribution)

Feb 11, 2026

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9 min read

Start Here: The hard part has changed (technology —> distribution)

[New here? Start with this piece first.] Building technology has never been easier, but getting anyone to care about it has never been harder.

Dax Hamman
Dax Hamman

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How a $4 Hot Dog Taught Me to Stop Optimizing and Start Creating Loyalty That Lasts

Feb 8, 2026

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3 min read

How a $4 Hot Dog Taught Me to Stop Optimizing and Start Creating Loyalty That Lasts

When a couple dining at Eleven Madison Park mentioned they’d never had a proper New York hot dog from a street cart, Will Guidara did something that made his kitchen staff think he’d lost his mind.

Dax Hamman
Dax Hamman

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