Analysis 9 min read
The physical AI era is here. And Brazilians are already shaping it
From robots on China's streets to Tractian, a reflection on AI in the physical world and the opportunities for entrepreneurs in Brazil.
Rodrigo Terron
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China and Silicon Valley
Visiting an ecosystem is a chance to reconsider your own questions. Explore lessons from China and Silicon Valley, with accounts, analysis and guides for turning observations and conversations into decisions.
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6 articles
Field note 14 min read
14 lessons from a week in China
Rodrigo Terron shares 14 lessons from a week in China on AI, robotics, education and business, with checkpoints for entrepreneurs in Brazil.
Rodrigo Terron
Field note 14 min read
14 lessons from Silicon Valley in 2026
Rodrigo Terron shares 14 lessons from NewHack's 2026 Silicon Valley mission on AI, distribution, community, culture and building businesses.
Rodrigo Terron
Guide 6 min read
Silicon Valley immersion: how to turn a trip into decisions
How to prepare for a Silicon Valley immersion: questions, meetings, learning records and a plan to turn the trip into decisions for your company.
Rodrigo Terron
Analysis 6 min read
China: what the largest AI and infrastructure ecosystem teaches us about scale
While the world debates models, China is building the infrastructure behind them. What founders can learn from it.
NewHack
Guide 4 min read
Silicon Valley immersion: how to turn a trip into learning
How to prepare for a Silicon Valley immersion, investigate the context of each conversation and turn what you learn into useful tests for your business.
Rodrigo Terron