Life Advice I’ve Been Reminded of Lately
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These are simple truths that are easy to forget but worth revisiting. Impressing The only people worth “trying to impress”…
Personal Blog
Here’s where I explore the things that excite me—travel, technology, investing, and finding purpose in unexpected places. Join me as I dive into stories, systems, and ideas worth pausing for.
The Pocket with Chris Griffin: Why The Most Dangerous Men Are The Most Calm
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Most people view the military as a world of rigid rules and following orders. But the reality is that the…
Why Durable Companies Avoid the AI Label
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Durable companies don’t call themselves AI companies. They pick a clear problem, solve it with technology, and move on rather…
The Skilled Labor Shortage Bottlenecking Innovation
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The more we automate, the more skilled workers we will need. This sounds counterintuitive, but it is becoming the reality…
Velocity Is Not the Same as Haste
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I see an interesting dynamic resurfacing in venture investing: people are confusing velocity with haste. They are mistaking the discipline…
The Culture Stack: Where You Actually Stand on Every Big Idea
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Every big idea moves down society through what I call “The Culture Stack.” Let me take ChatGPT as an example….
Why Creativity Matters More Than Ever
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In a world where artificial intelligence has democratized technical capabilities, the true differentiator lies in our creative potential. The New…
AI Investing Has a New Sweet Spot
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The landscape of AI investment opportunities has evolved significantly, and I have observed a clear shift in where the real…
Why Jiu Jitsu is Boot Camp for Emotional Control
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Jiu Jitsu is the boot camp for emotional control. The mat teaches you lessons that go far beyond physical technique….
Beyond The AI Deals
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In 2024, the investment landscape has shown a powerful trend towards artificial intelligence. A significant number of U.S. AI startups…
The Distribution Game is Getting Harder
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The distribution game is getting harder. Three key factors are reshaping the digital landscape: This creates an arbitrage opportunity for…
When Index Concentration Becomes Systemic Risk
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When a handful of companies drive 40% of index performance, a bad earnings call from NVIDIA or Apple doesn’t just…
Why Distribution Beats Product Every Time
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A decent product with great distribution will beat a great product with no distribution. Facebook was not the first social…
Life Lately
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I didn’t set a plan. I just let the camera tag along and pressed the shutter every time I wanted…
Why I’m Betting on Boring Businesses
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As a General Partner at Contrarian Thinking Capital, I spend my days looking for opportunities where others aren’t. While many…
The AI Playbook at Lumos House
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I had the privilege of speaking at an exclusive, invite-only event series that brings together the most visionary founders, builders,…
Chris Petkas on Moral Responsibility
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Recently, I had a conversation with my wife Codie Sanchez on her show, The Big Deal Podcast. During our wide-ranging…
Capitalism’s Self-Correction vs. Communism’s Control
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While appearing on The Big Deal Podcast with Codie Sanchez, Codie and I explored various topics including economic systems and…