Back of the Envelope

27 Pieces of Advice for My Younger Self

In celebration of my 27th birthday, I'm sharing 27 pieces of advice to my younger self.

Jan 21 • Alana

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Avoiding Unforced Errors

I started working on this essay shortly after watching Roger Federer’s 2024 Dartmouth commencement address. In it, he compares many aspects of tennis to…

Jan 2 • Alana

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November 2025

My 2025 Crypto Trends Report

Find the full Crypto Trends Report here: https://docsend.com/v/sfvqr/cryptotrends

Nov 18, 2025 • Alana

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October 2025

The Real Alt Season is in Crypto Equities

There have been a lot of questions as to whether we’ll have an alt season in crypto this cycle.

Oct 7, 2025 • Alana

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July 2025

An Update on Robinhood (6 months later)

The company's pursuits in crypto, investing, and broader financial services

Jul 2, 2025 • Alana

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June 2025

Vibe Coding Platforms are AI-Native Social Media

Vibe coding platforms are emergent, AI-native social media networks.

Jun 23, 2025 • Alana

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May 2025

February 2025

What's Happening at Reddit?

The company is a sleeping giant in the world of AI

Feb 4, 2025 • Alana

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January 2025

Reflections on the State of Crypto - H2 2024

A look at the major inflection points that occurred in the second half of 2024

Jan 9, 2025 • Alana

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December 2024

What's Happening at Robinhood?

And will it become the next great crypto exchange?

Dec 27, 2024 • Alana

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November 2024

Will It Increase Productivity? A Lens for Investing

An excellent litmus test for how big a company can grow

Nov 18, 2024 • Alana

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October 2024

What's Happening at Coinbase?

How to think about the company's recent promotions, organizational changes, and areas for growth

Oct 19, 2024 • Alana

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