June 25, 2024

Startup

Insights from “Why We Sleep” by Dr. Matthew Walker

Insights from “Why We Sleep” by Dr. Matthew Walker
Working in tech and now building my own startup, I often find myself working late into the night, chasing deadlines, and navigating the challenges of an ever-evolving industry. This lifestyle has led to my struggle with insomnia and other sleep disorders. Realizing that my performance and well-being could benefit from better sleep, I turned to the book "Why We Sleep" by neuroscientist Dr. Matthew Walker on a coach's recommendation. Here are some distilled and straightforward valuable tips I've gathered from the book to help achieve healthier sleep.

June 10, 2024

Opensource

Fix SHAP Multiclass Summary Plot – Downgrade to v0.44.1 from 0.45.0

Fix SHAP Multiclass Summary Plot – Downgrade to v0.44.1 from 0.45.0
Here’s a helpful tip for anyone using #SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations): If you’re trying to use shap.summary_plot(shap_values, X_train_tfidf_dense, plot_type="bar") for a multiclass summary, and it keeps showing a dotted interaction plot regardless of the plot type you pass; it’s likely a bug in v0.45.0. Downgrading to v0.44.1 fixed it for me. Hope this saves someone […]

June 1, 2024

Startup

I Got Rejected by Y Combinator This Week ‘S24 😅

I Got Rejected by Y Combinator This Week ‘S24 😅
I recently applied to Y Combinator with an idea for a smart access control system designed for the hospitality sector, especially holiday homes. Like many ambitious startups, I faced my first rejection. While it's never easy to hear "no," I'm taking this as a valuable learning experience and a stepping stone toward future success.