Essays by Ry Walker
Essays on AI, startups, and software engineering by Ry Walker, founder of Tembo and Astronomer.
allaiastronomerdatafundraisinggrowthleadershipopen-sourcepersonalproductrecommendationssoftware-engineeringstartupstembo
| Feb 10, 2026 | Podcasts I Love A curated list of podcasts that have shaped my thinking on startups, technology, and building companies. |
| Feb 5, 2026 | The Underrated Power of a Positive Attitude A case for genuine positivity in leadership: it compounds encouragement, builds resilience, and avoids toxic positivity. |
| Apr 7, 2016 | Because I Had To The story of leaving safe jobs and comfortable positions to build companies—Differential, then Astronomer—because I had no other choice. |