Patrick Collison

3 notes in the collection. Writes at patrickcollison.com (opens in a new tab)

First saved Advice on July 13, 2026.

Fast Aug 5 7 min
Patrick Collison's list of teams that did ambitious things remarkably fast, from launching BankAmericard in 90 days to building the first USAF jet fighter in 143.
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Questions Aug 5 15 min
Patrick Collison's running list of big open questions he finds interesting, such as why some things like healthcare and education keep getting more expensive.
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Advice Jul 13 3 min
Patrick Collison's advice to his younger self, broken down by decade of life, starting with going deep on several subjects in your teens.
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