Daria’s Drafts

The Magician

What makes a magician? Lessons from an RX banker.

Aug 21 • 

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Valuation 101

Part math, part mammal.

Aug 14 • 

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A Future for Everyone

Underwriting trust in Silicon Valley: AI 2027.

Aug 13 • 

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5

On Intuition

Don't stop building non-artificial intelligence.

Aug 1 • 

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July 2025

Maximum Security Eternal Abundance

Eternity in the buffet line comes with a catch.

Jul 31 • 

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Postcard from Târgu Mureș

The skyline hasn't changed. Maybe we can.

Jul 14 • 

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3

June 2025

Foot Mouse

Progress lives in the drafts we’re tempted to delete.

Jun 11 • 

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May 2025

Steady in the Heartland

Predictions for AI adoption, Pareto probabilities, and a future for everyone.

May 10 • 

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3

Gâteau Gatineau

When the American Dream meets Canadian kindness.

May 1 • 

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April 2025

How to Begin Again

To a friend whose boxes are unpacked, but whose roots haven't taken hold (yet).

Apr 24 • 

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On Generosity

How to build trust and win big.

Apr 11 • 

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5

A1 in Schools

Even the stars would rather be satellites.

Apr 10 • 

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