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Let’s work together to solve the climate crisis: A request for opportunities

My name is Barrett Brooks. I live in Portland, OR. I’m an experienced startup operator. After growing ConvertKit to $28M in ARR over five years, I retired from my role as COO in August 2021. I spent September 2021 decompressing and getting my energy back. Now I’m ready to consider new opportunities. I’m especially interested […]

I am nothing: On the loss of identity in times of transition

1,868 days. That’s the number of days I’ve spent on the ConvertKit team.  12,408 days. That’s the number of days since I was born. I’ve spent 15% of my life at one company. 32% of my adult life. Nearly 47% of my working life. 10,000 hours of deliberate practice is the mark of an expert. […]

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