Stories of Growth Sari Azout on nurturing a public digital garden
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Mar 1, 2024 
Sari Azout, founder of Sublime and former creator of an AI-powered search engine, shares her insights on entrepreneurship and technology. She reflects on her transition from venture capital to building platforms for digital discovery. The chat covers nurturing a community in a digital age, the balance between simplicity and meaningful interaction, and the challenges of creating emotionally resonant products. Sari also discusses parenting while navigating a chaotic tech landscape, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and human connection in innovation.
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Sari's Identity as a Concept Librarian
- Sari Azout describes herself as a "concept librarian" who loves finding and connecting ideas.
- She dedicates 110% of her time to building Sublime, her multi-decade project.
Strategy Requires Action and Iteration
- Strategy in a human world is messy and uncertain because reality has so much detail.
- Often opposite strategies can both be good; iterating through action is key.
Sublime: Personal Meets Social
- Sublime combines a personal knowledge tool with the serendipity of a social space.
- It acts like a coffee shop in a library where users focus but receive inspiration from others.