Author Archives: Daniel Yerelian

Building Elantris in a Day: An Experiment in AI-Powered App Development

Earlier this summer, I gave myself a challenge: could I design, scope, and build a minimum viable product (MVP) app in just one day? With my wife and kids out of town, I had a rare block of uninterrupted time … Continue reading

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Netflix Original Culture Deck

Saving here for future reference. I just finished the “No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention” by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer, an excellent book on how to create a great organization by being ruthless about getting the … Continue reading

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Boston Trip 2025 – NATO DIANA, MIT, Harvard and MFA

Last week, I had the pleasure of presenting at the NATO DIANA close-out event hosted at MassChallenge. It was an incredible opportunity to connect with innovators from around the world and showcase some of the work we’ve been doing. With … Continue reading

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Men’s Clothing Styles

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Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego

I don’t know where Ms. Sandiego may be but this song lives in my heart.

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TCP/IP — Explanation for Grandma

Also published on Medium TCP/IP — This is such an everyday technology that even folks who aren’t technical have probably heard these acronyms. I aim to explain what TCP/IP is and why it’s essential. Also, this was vetted with grandma, … Continue reading

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Never Forget Someone’s Name Again

(Also posted on Medium) “Hey Dan, great to see you again!” My stomach dropped, what was their name again?? I know we had met before and, they remember my name but I can’t recall theirs. Embarrassing! We’ve all been there. … Continue reading

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Creating Time for Books

(Also posted on Medium) Finding time was the challenge — I told myself for the umpteenth time. How am I supposed to find time to read while I work a full-time job, help take care of my 1 and 3-year-old, … Continue reading

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3 Ways To Build Deeper Connections

(Also posted on Medium) Lately, my mind is constantly returning to the thoughts and ideas in the book Non-Violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg. As a father and husband, building deeper connections with my children and wife is important to me, and the … Continue reading

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3 Things Learned from a Half Marathon

(Also posted here on Medium) I recently ran in my first half marathon. Guess what happened, I learned three new things.

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