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Anthropic is paying up to $400,000 a year for an events role. They're looking for someone to own the execution of brand experiences that translate Anthropic's values into physical moments. This person will produce everything from intimate thought-leadership gatherings to large-scale industry activations. The top AI research lab in the world recognizes that to cross the chasm and reach everyday consumers, they need to lean into hospitality. They need to create visceral, unforgettable IRL experiences that make complex technology feel accessible and human. They understand that digital channels are getting increasingly saturated. Every feed is flooded with AI content... every inbox is overflowing. The massive opportunity now is offline, analog, in-person. The companies that win in the next decade won't just have the best product but the most emotional in-person presence and the most compelling storytelling. If you're in events, experiential marketing, or brand activations, this is your moment. The biggest tech companies in the world are betting on you.

Over the next week, Da Nang will become the densest community of Indie Hackers in the world Builders are flying in from all over the globe for the Hacker Residency and the popup community that forms around it This is the Burning Man for Indie Hackers It doesn't matter if you're not one of the residents living in the villa. Coworking session will pop up all over the city and the energy with be palpable. The doors of the Hacker Villa will open for invite-only socials throughout the month. If you're in town, plug in!

as i paid my singapore taxes last weekend i realized singapore will never be a great startup hub. because everything just works too well here. it takes me sub 5 mins to file my taxes. this would have cost thousands and way more hours in the US. ride hailing and micro mobility are capped because of great public transportation. healthcare is so cheap you don’t even think about trying to AI compare / navigate care

as i paid my singapore taxes last weekend i realized singapore will never be a great startup hub. because everything just works too well here. it takes me sub 5 mins to file my taxes. this would have cost thousands and way more hours in the US. ride hailing and micro mobility are capped because of great public transportation. healthcare is so cheap you don’t even think about trying to AI compare / navigate care

a few observations from responses here - most of sg twitter is crypto twitter - most common rebuttal is “sg only has 5m people” - people take me too seriously - some think not great startup hub = bad startup hub or bad business hub (i disagree) startup ecosystems are obv complex w numerous interdependent factors and this is an essay in and of itself fun fact: my college thesis was on why sg is a preferred hub for certain segments of immigrant founders