The Prepared Archive

From late 2013 through late 2022, we published a weekly newsletter called The Prepared; it evolved into Scope of Work in 2023. Our Members- and Supporters-only archive includes all back issues from this time period.

2017-02-12

Notes. Noah here. Honored to fill in for Spencer. Space. * A side booster for SpaceX's Falcon Heavy was spotted going to their McGregor,

2017-02-06

Notes. Hey all, Dan here. I'm a designer who has spent the last six years working in Hong Kong in architecture and urban

2017-01-29

Notes. Hi folks, Sam here, long time reader, first time editor. Supply Chain. * Commentary on issues facing a hot rolled steel tubing fabricator in Texas

2017-01-22

Notes. Hello from the Bay Area! Eric here, stepping in for Spencer this week as he embarks on a new, exciting journey. This is the

2017-01-15

Notes. Friends! Starting next week, I'm going on paternity leave :) It's our first, and I'm excited to learn a

2017-01-09

Notes. None. Planning & Strategy. * A good explainer on moats - sources of durable competitive advantage - told through the restaurant industry. * The US Trade Representative put