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Mar 1, 2021

Memento Mori: a short story

Henri’s wife had passed years ago. Yet he remained a vibrant, energetic fellow with an undying smile on his face. His farm had been operating at a slower pace since he was alone, but Henri still managed to produce enough to sustain his simple lifestyle with a little extra when…

Short Fiction

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Memento Mori: a short story
Memento Mori: a short story
Short Fiction

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Dec 3, 2018

My top 5 reads of 2018

As I’m finishing to read the last of the 52 books I assigned myself this year, I’ve decided to take a step back and review those that have made the biggest impression on me, irrespective of their category or publication date. 5. Birth of a Theorem — Cédric Villani An inspiring dive into the world of famous French…

Future

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My top 5 reads of 2018
My top 5 reads of 2018
Future

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Published in The Capital Platform

·Nov 20, 2018

A.I, Blockchain: buzzwords aren’t (always) products.

By Laodis Menard on ALTCOIN MAGAZINE — In 2009, three French entrepreneurs, frustrated by the painful process of purchasing train tickets online, decided to tackle the issue and build an improved version of a ticket-purchasing platform. The product was simple. In fact, “simple” was the whole point of it. Their UX was flawless, while the UI was…

Blockchain

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A.I, Blockchain: buzzwords aren’t (always) products.
A.I, Blockchain: buzzwords aren’t (always) products.
Blockchain

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Published in Cenitz

·Oct 29, 2018

No, you aren’t building a startup. But that’s ok.

I recently assisted the “pitch day” of a renowned incubator, presenting its most promising seeds to a bustling floor of BAs and VCs flocking in the busy conference room of a splendid downtown hotel. As is customary, several founders had to pitch their startup for a few minutes to get…

Startup

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No, you aren’t building a startup. But that’s ok.
No, you aren’t building a startup. But that’s ok.
Startup

5 min read


Published in Owlsplatform

·Jul 3, 2017

Owls.co beta launch overview

Last Thursday, we publicly launched our beta, and hit both reddit first spot on the /r/Overwatch and the /r/CompetitiveOverwatch page subreddits. This naturally led to a spike in traffic and a gazillion PMs, bug reports, ideas, support messages, that we hope we have addressed in the best possible way! We’re…

Overwatch

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Owls.co beta launch overview
Owls.co beta launch overview
Overwatch

6 min read


Published in Owlsplatform

·Jun 8, 2017

Looking back: Overwatch year in review

As Blizzard’s superstar game Overwatch (that was born from the ashes of the infamous ‘Titan’ project) celebrates its first anniversary, weeks after surpassing $1billion in revenue, now seems like the right time to go over their successes and challenges, both from a player & avid observer standpoint. Despite skeptics claiming…

Esports

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Looking back: Overwatch year in review
Looking back: Overwatch year in review
Esports

9 min read


Published in Owlsplatform

·Nov 4, 2016

eSports’ biggest challenges

Imagine watching your favorite football game: the stakes are extremely high tonight, millions of fans have tuned into the TV and stadium seats are sold out. The game is extremely tense: two minutes are left, and whoever scores the next goal will most likely bring the cup home. Your favorite…

Esports

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eSports’ biggest challenges
eSports’ biggest challenges
Esports

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Published in Owlsplatform

·Sep 7, 2016

“My son wants to be a pro-gamer. Help!” A guide for distressed parents

Not so long ago, I had a short discussion with a worried dad. His son aspired to be a professional gamer on his favorite game, League of Legends, but the father was very worried about the implications of such an ambition. One thing I noticed is how little he knew…

Esports

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“My son wants to be a pro-gamer. Help!” A guide for distressed parents
“My son wants to be a pro-gamer. Help!” A guide for distressed parents
Esports

6 min read


Published in Owlsplatform

·Aug 29, 2016

The gamer’s agony, or why we’re still enduring incompatible teammates online .

The online video game and electronic sports industry is an ectoplasmic, blooming ecosystem that is just taking its first steps and is set for an outstanding future. When engaging a discussion with people that aren’t familiar with it, they often interject: “Oh yes I’ve recently seen a news story about…

Gaming

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The gamer’s agony, or why we’re still enduring incompatible teammates online .
The gamer’s agony, or why we’re still enduring incompatible teammates online .
Gaming

5 min read

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Laodis Menard

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