Archive - The Prof Z Project

April 2025

Work Archetypes

For a fun experiment in my class, I decided to build a web app.

Apr 29 •

Network Effects

Success doesn’t just come from talent or luck.

Apr 25 •

You can have the best product, the strongest team, the sharpest strategy—but if you can’t tell a compelling story, none of it matters.

Apr 22 •

Founder Story: Joseph Kopser

After 20 years in the Army, Joseph Kopser bet on himself.

Apr 18 •

Today was one of my last lectures of the year—not the last class, but my final lecture.

Apr 15 •

What’s Enough?

I don’t remember getting in the helicopter.

Apr 11 •

Procrastination

I’ll be honest—I didn’t want to write this today.

Apr 8 •

The most important skill no one’s teaching

Apr 4 •

The Games We Play

The difference between an expert and a master?

Apr 1 •

March 2025

The Paperclip Hustle

How Creativity, Grit, and Bold Asks Unlock Real-World Lessons

Mar 28 •

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