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For entrepreneurs moving big ideas forward.

Hi, I’m Kishau (Kih-shaw), a computer scientist, systems thinker, and full-time entrepreneur of 20+ years. Start here for essays, resources, and practical reflections on non-obvious moves, overlooked resources, and unconventional strategies for moving big ideas forward.

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  • The Art of Leverage: Creative Entrepreneurship

  • AI, Feedback Loops, and Proximity as Leverage

  • The Iceberg Model for Problem-Solving

  • Q: How to Find a Developer to Build an MVP (mistakes to avoid)

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The Innovation Mindset Playbook

Building a team around a big idea? This guide shares practical lessons on hiring, alignment, and avoiding early pitfalls drawn from my experience as a 4x entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and social-impact investor.

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