Lessons from Eugene Wei
Eugene Wei is one of the most insightful thinkers in tech, media, and product strategy. His blog, Remains of the Day, is a goldmine of frameworks that have become standard vocabulary in Silicon Valley. I. Status as a Service (StaaS) Source: Status as a Service 1. The Two Core Principles
Lessons from Eugene Wei Profile Dec 06, 2025 6 min read Lessons from Eugene Wei In this piece Eugene Wei is one of the most insightful thinkers in tech, media, and product strategy. His blog, Remains of the Day, is a goldmine of frameworks that have become standard vocabulary in Silicon Valley. I. Status as a Service (StaaS) Source: Status as a Service 1. The Two Core Principles of Human Nature "Let’s begin with two principles:People are status-seeking monkeys.People seek out the most efficient path to maximizing social capital." 2. Social Capital as a Leading Indicator "Social capital is a le
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