Hey everyone, Conrad here! Back again with another deep dive inspired by one of our favorite spaces to think out loud: the Well Aware Podcast. This time, I’m sharing reflections from my recent conversation with someone who’s not only a sharp operator but a genuinely heart-centered strategist — Valeria Torres , founder of Valgorithm . What I appreciated most about our talk was how real  it got. We didn’t just chat systems or productivity tips—we explored the thoughtful, intent

Hello everyone! I’m Conrad Ruiz, founder of Well Aware, and today I want to take a moment to reflect on something that feels deeply personal: the intersection of friendship, curiosity, and the discipline of product management. This is a story about building — not just products, but relationships, frameworks, and trust. And at the heart of it is someone I’m incredibly grateful to call both a friend and collaborator: Jonathan Tai — or as I call him, JT. We met at WPI years ago,

Hey everyone, Conrad here! Welcome back to another insight from the Well Aware Podcast. Today, I'm diving deep into a journey that was both enlightening and humbling: developing "In The Looop," my introduction management software application, with Ben Bianchi as my fractional CTO. Who is Ben Bianchi? Before I let you in on the intricate dance of transforming an idea into a tangible product, let me introduce you to my partner in tech-crime, Ben. Ben isn't just my closest colle