It was great to catch up with Teddy Ni and Alexander Danilowicz again in person.

1. I am happy to see Magic Patterns' growth since the last time we met. But I am even happier to see their personal growth as startup founders. What's behind a great product is great people.

2. When chatting with them, the excitement in their eyes was the same as when we last met. That is the mission to create a better future for the people they care about. And that is what drives many entrepreneurs to take risks and action through all the uncertainties, especially in the early days when no one is watching.

3. Meeting people in person is special. No matter how brief, there's an instant connection. A handshake, a hug. They handed me swag stickers and I handed them books. All of these are tactile. They carry warmth. And that's hard for AI to replace, in a world where more and more things are expected to be handled by AI.