
Zach Holman
Startup founder, angel investor, developer, and sports enthusiast
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Taking Money off the Table
October 30, 2025A blog post offering advice on tender offers and managing equity gains for startup employees, advocating for taking profits to de-risk and avoid burnout.
Shipping Calendearing
September 29, 2025A blog post discussing the development and philosophy behind his Calendearing product, emphasizing 'Do One Thing Well' and his return to building personal side projects.
From Cold DM to Owning a Soccer Club
January 30, 2025A detailed blog post on his personal journey to becoming a minority owner of Oakland Roots Sports Club, discussing the differences between sports ownership and tech startups, and the financial transparency of his investments.
Fired
February 1, 2015A blog post reflecting on his departure from GitHub in 2015, discussing the taboo nature of being fired, and sharing personal insights into career transitions and resilience.
How GitHub Works
August 15, 2011A three-part series from 2011 detailing how GitHub operated in its early days, covering topics like 'Hours are Bullshit,' 'Be Asynchronous,' and 'Creativity is Important,' and offering insights into running effective technical companies.
Graduated with a Major in Startups
February 7, 2011A blog post reflecting on his education at Carnegie Mellon and the disconnect between traditional university education and the practical needs of the startup world, advocating for more hands-on, project-based learning.
Losing Money is the Point
A blog post explaining that for many growing companies, 'losing money' is often a strategic investment for future larger returns, particularly in venture-backed firms and sports organizations.
Hobbies
A lifelong soccer fan, he played in high school, continues to play, and is deeply involved with the American Outlaws, a major US Soccer supporters' group. zachholman
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