Not having grown up in the U.S. I never watched “MythBusters” but I learned about this science entertainment TV show when Adam Savage’s book “Every Tool’s a Hammer” landed on my shelf. …

I’ve always wanted to learn more about Gandhi so several years ago I picked up “The Essential Gandhi” for $4.95 from Powell’s in Portland, OR and finally got a chance to read it during the pandemic. …

Our most recent adventure from home was to Thailand, thanks to several friends who suggested the location and researched possible ways to experience it. The Music: Traditional Thai Music We found a one-our playlist on YouTube with traditional Thai music that was perfect background music for our dinner and conversations. …

Italy is one of those places that one can visit time and again, and always enjoy thoroughly. That’s why we picked it as our next travel-from-home destination, and this time we shared the experience with friends, virtually over Zoom. …

Like many others, we cancelled our travel plans in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the things we missed the most were tasting new foods, immersing ourselves in different cultures, and learning about the local history. As the year wore on, we came up with the idea of…

At HubSpot, we recently hosted a group of computer science students from Boston University for a career panel spanning various technical roles, from software engineering to product management and design. The attendees posed a lot of good questions, but one of them particularly hit close to home. One of the…

What Would That Look Like? — Ever since I can remember, I’ve treasured the power of a vivid imagination. To me, it symbolizes a network of associations developing unconventional thinking and vulnerability. …

Marketing Lessons from a Single Hacknight Project — Many times I’ve felt honored to be surrounded by HubSpot’s brilliant software engineers. They not only have the technical skills to build awesome apps, but are also incredibly driven to do so. Today, however, they impressed me with a completely unexpected skill: their marketing acumen. The moment I realized that…

Other than being cool and successful companies, what do Apple, Trader Joe’s and JetBlue have in common? All three communicate with customers in a “straightforward and stripped-down way, use plain packaging, and avoid excess,” according to respondents of Outlaw Consulting’s recent study. Authenticity and transparency have risen as two of…