Yuuki Ogino

Chief of Staff

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Firsthand: Seven Years Inside Applied Intuition, the Quietly Dominant Physical AI Company

I joined Applied Intuition as a new-grad engineer back in early 2019, when it was just a handful of us working above a bar on Murphy Ave in Sunnyvale...
June 03, 2026

“AI-Powered” Isn’t a Position

A playbook for building a distinctive brand when too many AI products sound the same, look the same and have the same positioning.
May 14, 2026

Why founders should bet on first-time executives | Praveer Melwani (CFO, Figma)

In this latest episode of Executive Function, Brett sits down with Praveer Melwani, CFO at Figma. Praveer joined Figma in 2017 as the company's first...
May 14, 2026

Guideline's Path to Product-Market Fit — The Early Decisions That Powered Its Acquisition by Gusto

Ten years after shaking up the retirement fund industry for SMBs, Guideline has been acquired by Gusto. Here, co-founder Kevin Busque shares the early...
March 24, 2026

The Founder Dating Playbook – Here’s the Process I Used to Find My Co-Founder

Gloria Lin opens up about her pre-founder journey, from how to find a co-founder and early conversations, to the set of 50 questions she prototyped to...
September 30, 2019

Positioning Your Startup is Vital — Here’s How to Nail It

Arielle Jackson has experience crafting marketing campaigns at Google, Facebook and Square. This is her messaging toolbox.
January 28, 2015

The 6 Decision-Making Frameworks That Help Startup Leaders Tackle Tough Calls

Startup leaders make tough calls every day. We spoke with 6 top operators to gather the tactics and strategies they use to make smart decisions under...
August 01, 2019

A Tactical Guide to Managing Up: 30 Tips from the Smartest People We Know

Top startup leaders share their best tips for managing up, including communication tactics, building trust, and goal setting with your manager.
January 14, 2021