Weekend Reading
Writing worth reading 6th/7th Dec 2025
“. On Singapore the stewards and stewards knew your name and looked at the passengers and smiled. The hot towels were hot. The utensils, napkin and the crockery may have been the same material but one just felt much more special. The contents of the vanity bag, the quality of the eye mask were all an edge above…”
She Messed Up Amazon’s Website. Now She’s One of Its Leaders. by Sebastian Herrera
“Today, Tomay is in charge of a crucial part of Amazon that is in its busiest period right now: She oversees businesses and technology at the company’s “last mile” delivery unit—the logistics business that gets packages through the final steps on their way to customers’ doorsteps. It’s a chokepoint that will help determine whether Amazon is successful during the make-or-break holiday season…”
A Look Back at Our Letters to our LPs and Capital Exuberance by Michael A. Eisenberg
“.This is creating different dynamics in the venture industry. The headline of this shift is obviously Softbank. Never in history has more capital been deployed in this short amount of time into innovation or hyper-growth tech companies. It would be foolish to try to understand its long-term implications or consequences. However, we can discern some short-term consequences...”
Founders (need) Focus
This week we shared that we’re starting Founders Focus, a new membership program from 9others; a space for you to carve out time to work on the hard things that really matter. Check out the announcement here.
What does it do?
Founders Focus keeps you focused, accountable and connected.
Who it’s for?
Founders Focus will suit Solo Founders, Remote (Co) Founders, and Freelancers, Coxs and Side Hustlers.
Qs?
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Upcoming meals with 9others
Thursday 22nd Jan 2026 — Sam’s Montpellier. — details and signup here.