Infinite Depth Tech Interview Questions
The main goals of a technical interview are to assess what the candidate knows, how they explain what they know, and how they reason: how they handle...
Writing
A collection of books, essays, blog posts, and poetry exploring technology, education, startups, and life.
Books & Publications
View all books →An Introduction to Stocks & Options
3rd Edition • 2012 • 20 pages
Essential guide for startup founders and employees on equity compensation.
The MP3 Book
Unfinished Draft • 2000 • 2 chapters
Historical document from the early days of digital music distribution.
Essays & Ideas
Vision
The Modern University
November 2003 • Educational Reform
Reimagining higher education through peer-to-peer learning and practical life skills.
Professional
Speaking & Presentations
Various • Professional Speaking
Conference talks and presentations on technology, startups, and innovation.
Podcast
View all episodes →The David Weekly Podcast
Conversations with entrepreneurs, technologists, and innovators exploring the intersection of technology, business, and society.
Recent Blog Posts
View all posts →Apple Sep 2022 Announcement / Reactions
Amazing: Didn’t see the Watch Ultra coming - amazing battery life and durability, astonished that they’ve obsoleted dive computers. Neat improvements...
The Metaverse is a Bad Idea
The Metaverse is not a bad idea not because it can’t be built. It’s totally doable, though challenging with dozens of very complex and exciting risks...
Historical Archives
Personal History
My MP3 Story
Historical • Digital Music
David's personal journey discovering MP3 technology and founding the MP3 Audio Consortium.
Project Archive
Othello AI Project
1995 • Computer Science
Early artificial intelligence project creating an Othello game with strategic AI opponent.
Poetry
Poetry Collection
Various • Personal Reflections
Personal poetry exploring themes of technology, life, and human experience.
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