Rick Manelius's Newsletter

RIP, Mom

Bridget Phetasy once said something that hit me hard.

May 2 • Rick Manelius

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April 2026

Are Chinese AI Models Risky?

A security & SOC 2-flavored answer to a question I keep getting from founders and leaders.

Apr 27 • Rick Manelius

What TODO When You Have 99 TODOs

Exec Article Summary

Apr 26 • Rick Manelius

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Your Book, Now Interactive

Being a Techstars mentor was an honor and a joy.

Apr 12 • Rick Manelius

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The Curiosity Claw

Young kids are endlessly curious, often asking 20 sequential “why” questions until their parents are left exasperated.

Apr 5 • Rick Manelius

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March 2026

“You Need to Learn How to Read”

Kevin knew how to light a fire under people’s asses.

Mar 22 • Rick Manelius

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The Return to Analog

I’ve been in tech my entire life.

Mar 15 • Rick Manelius

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Violent Self-Discipline

A colleague of mine (shoutout to Tyrone Ross) has been using this term, and it’s starting to stick.

Mar 8 • Rick Manelius

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You Know What To Do

The secret to weight loss isn’t hard (except for people with genetic predispositions).

Mar 1 • Rick Manelius

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February 2026

Friends Are Where The Bikes Are

“Let’s go cruising.”

Feb 15 • Rick Manelius

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Who’s Building This?

Author’s Note: Hey everyone.

Feb 8 • Rick Manelius

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January 2026