Ada Chen Rekhi

The Curiosity Loop: pick a specific question, curate the right people (subject matter experts + people who know you), make the ask lightweight, and close the loop by thanking them. It's user research for your life.

For the vast majority of people, they probably do not need a coach. If you're thinking about getting one, first ask: have you explored mentors, courses, communities, or a curiosity loop? A coach is often not the best option.

The rules of the career game are never explained to you. Getting to an executive or funded-founder role is an Olympic-level sport — but nobody tells you what the rules are. That's the hidden challenge.