SignalGate — Encryption Can’t Fix Stupid… But AI Can
April 7, 2025
This week’s government news was dominated by Signalgate. All kinds of theories have been floated about how it occurred, who is responsible, and if the messages were really secret.
A lot of Sterling Road founders ask me how to make the most of a conference they’re attending. Here’s the basics:
Booths are expensive and don’t guarantee meetings. Instead, try to get a discount on a ticket as you’re a poor, early stage founder with minimal budget.
Attendee lists aren’t usually hard to find, so reach out to pretty much everyone who’s going and ask them for a meeting. People are there to meet others in the industry, so this yields a high response rate.
Find a comfortable restaurant or cafe near the convention center to take your meetings, a booth or a large table is all you need and the establishment owner will be grateful for your full day of drinks and food orders.
Best of luck out there.
