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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Looking for folks to influence the direction of our app with Early Access to the new version of our platform! Earlier this year, we rolled out our first version of @peoplework.bsky.social , and the results were encouraging.

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

If you spun up an AI-generated website and never touched it again, here's your sign to de-slop it. Hehe - seriously, though, I really love the Impeccable tool, and this tutorial walks you through how to use it to clean up those design flaws where AI was trying to be helpful but missed the mark.

Screenshot of "Impeccable Design" blog post

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

It's time to clean up our AI-slopped websites, y'all. In the full-length version of this video, I'm showing you how to use the Impeccable tool on your website (but you can use it on your apps, too!) to de-slop it and make it more true to your brand. LINK IN COMMENTS

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

If you want your product or service to be the answer whenever somebody asks AI of a question then you need to come up with unique content on your own. When you use AI to come up with your content you’re messaging is diluted and AI doesn’t know why you stand out among your competitors.

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

How can you make it easier for AI to recommend you when your potential customers ask a question your product or service answers? Get started on this journey to better AEO! My YouTube video is linked below to help you get started.

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Last year, when I tried to get AI to recommend People Work to me in an anonymous session, it didn't know who it was. I spent some time digging into AEO (like SEO but for AI), and I'm still not all the way there, but I've made significant progress.

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AEO: Getting Started

Everything we changed on hedge-ops.com and people-work.io to be cite-worthy to ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude. Check out the AI prompts we used to do it.

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

If you're a solopreneur or just trying to trying to see if you can get traction with an idea, I'm covering business operations in the age of AI, through an engineering lens on YouTube. Every topic will provide an unlock that will lead to more agency and energy. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The disintegrating moat is something that everyone, including Michael and me, has been talking about lately. Why buy software if you can just make your own? But this is actually great news because the moat only serves to perpetuate the enshittification of software.

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

It always comes back to, "What's the pain you're trying to solve, for whom, and do they care?" So before you open up an agent and say, "Go fix it," remember to get clear on all sides of the problem first. Read the full blog post: lnkd.in/g9pYHH5E

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

I just realized that I can use my Elgato Stream Deck Pedal to start and stop SuperWhisper recordings. My life is changed.

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fallthrough @fallthrough.fm · 06/05/2026

Like social media feeds, we should worry about how AI will pull us away from each other by pulling us toward it instead. "It's incentivizing humans to be isolated, when we're naturally a communal group of people" --@matthewsanabria.com fallthrough.fm/64 #AI

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Do I think you should learn how to best leverage AI? Sure. Do I think it's the _most_ important thing? Not really. There's more to learning how to solve problems than that. Am I the only one who's annoyed by this constant stream of overreacting-panic?

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Happy Friday. Sending cat energy to all.

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

I really like SuperWhisper, but I'm having a hard time not stating the punctuation. It's like getting a new keyboard layout and having to get used to it. I've deleted "Question mark" and "Period" so many times!

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

As I tried to pry the secrets to naturally connecting with others, Katie Anderson shared a common sentiment from the other "Highlight" interviewees in my series: it's all about curiosity and sincerity. Read the full interview here.

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Highlighting Katie Anderson

Katie doesn't network; she connects. Her approach to professional relationships is rooted in purpose, curiosity, and genuine care. Let's learn how Katie builds relationships that last.

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Some sneak peaks of the next release we're working on in our newsletter!

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

"The secret that maybe we shouldn't share: you don't need our software for this. Start with a piece of paper." - Michael Hedgpeth on Everything Outside Code We talked junior hiring, intentional relationships & why AI is making human stuff more important, not less. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bpC...

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Solving the junior hiring crisis w/ Annie & Michael Hedgpeth

YouTube video by Hackmamba

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

I never miss the Oscars, but this year I was studying for my ECON exam. Michael texted me from upstairs: "The casting director for There Will Be Blood won. And dedicated it to casting directors who could not get their names on the movie." I texted back, "Not funny." He responded, "I'm serious."

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

@spavel.bsky.social names something the industry keeps dancing around. Really worth the read.

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Daniel Abraham @abraham.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Came across the phrase "cognitive DDOS" to describe our present culture. Understood instantly what it meant.

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Kendall is one of those people who seem naturally gifted (and that's surely part of it), but underlying it all is his desire to create the kind of culture that he wants to be a part of, one that is supportive, kind, inclusive, & generally fun to be in. Read more! people-work.io/blog/highlig...

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Highlighting Kendall Miller

Kendall is the self-proclaimed bubbly-extrovert. But is there a method to how he makes networking look so easy? Let's find out.

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

I made a quick 10-minute walkthrough video for getting started with People Work. It covers setting up your contacts, defining your goals, and turning "I hope I show up for these people" into an actual plan. Link in comments!

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Claude Code in Xcode is so pretty.

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

It's so freeing to not have to hold all the context in my head all the time. We released our agent integration with People Work, and I thought I loved People Work, but now I can't explain just how useful it is to me. It connects all the dots across my work, calendar, and professional relationships.

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

TIL that it's "all of _a_ sudden" not "all of _the_ sudden". How did I go 46 years not knowing this? I'm shook and embarrassed. I hope I'm not ruining it for you, but please tell me if I am so I'm not alone in this.

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Having Claude help me keep track of keeping track of people has been so helpful since we finished the People Work CLI, especially running a business.

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

"Reciprocity in professional relationships isn't transactional. It is more about equivalence in effort, where the timespan is months or years." Check out the full post at people-work.io/blog/highlig... @mooreds.com

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

We've all heard, "Document, document, document," when onboarding for the next person that joins in 6 months, but what if the next person comes along in 6 minutes? @fallthrough.fm @peoplework.bsky.social

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

If teaching forces clarity, and clarity is amplified by AI, leading to better business outcomes, then teaching juniors is a win-win. @fallthrough.fm

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

"AI is very accommodating to whatever foolishness you want to get yourself into." Yessss. So how do we get clarity on what we should be doing. Catch the full episode at: youtu.be/b-1EZ0yNW8A?... Catch the full after-show at: youtu.be/i72XE05xEq4?... @fallthrough.fm

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

@neguse.house.gov is urging all Boulder and CO residents to submit comments to the NSF in support of the NCAR amid the agency’s desire to restructure it. Limit to 2-3 pgs per topic or question addressed, NSF said. Responses should be emailed to NSF_NCAR@nsf.gov. www.dailycamera.com/2026/01/28/n...

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Rep. Joe Neguse urges residents to send comments to NSF in support of NCAR

U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse, a Lafayette Democrat, is urging all Boulder and Colorado residents to submit written comments to the National Science Foundation in support of the National Center for Atmosphe…

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Chrome's split tab view is arguably the best thing that Google has done for users in the last 15 years. More simple things like this, please, and less trying to take over the world.

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People Work @peoplework.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Maybe all you're missing is a system to help : - align with stakeholders - guide those looking to you for leadership - partner with your teammates - network with those you want to create a culture of shared values with Start building your relational intelligence today, and see what changes for you.

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Twenty years ago I drove Paul Thomas Anderson to the airport, and I’d like to think I inspired this amazing shot from One Battle After Another.

Teyana Taylor as Perfidia shooting a machine gun while pregnant

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

After months of Michael and I quietly building, the People Work app is now available to everyone! I'm so excited to hear what you think of it!

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Your company's success with AI may not happen how you think. It will merely amplify the culture that already exists. Less about tech, more about clarity and empathy. In case you missed it: people-work.io/blog/ai-magn...

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

The act of training juniors develops skills in the trainers that they couldn’t get otherwise. The practice of investing in juniors benefits the entire team. people-work.io/blog/junior-...

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

AI is like an HGTV show from the early 2000s. If you mention that you like trains, suddenly your bedroom is a caboose. It magnifies whatever context you give it. In this post, I use Mitchell Hashimoto as the poster-child for how to do it right. people-work.io/blog/ai-magn...

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AI Magnifies Your Clarity...or Confusion

Your company's success with AI may not happen how you think. It will merely amplify the culture that already exists. Less about tech, more about clarity and empathy.

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Students don't have to lose hope in this job market! Just get intentional about building relational intelligence in parity with your skillset. This works for folks of all ages. :) See the full post in the first comment.

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

We're setting ourselves up for a timing mismatch at best if we continue to replace juniors with AI. This is obviously bad for juniors, but it's bad for teams. Read the full post, and tell me what you think. What's your team doing? AI full bore, continuing to invest in juniors, a little of both?

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

The apprenticeship ladder is breaking down, and we may want to rethink what we're doing to contribute to that. Here is the full post for more context: people-work.io/blog/junior-... Studies referenced: digitaleconomy.stanford.edu/wp-content/u... papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Companies replace junior eng positions with AI + Senior engineers have been excused from mentorship responsibilities + Companies optimize for immediate results = A systemic issue that no one person can fix But here's what I think we can do about it: people-work.io/blog/junior-...

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The Junior Hiring Crisis

AI isn’t replacing everyone. It’s removing the apprenticeship ladder. Here’s what that means for students, early-career professionals, and the tech industry’s future.

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

I learned a long time ago that I needed an extra dose of intentionality to keep up with relationships because of my forgetfulness. But that's okay. Forgetfulness doesn't have to get in the way of showing I care.

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Annie Hedgpeth @anniehedgie.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

I won't lie; I've probably done all of these networking faux-pas in my life at some point. But when we can label them, hopefully it prevents us from repeating the same mistakes. Let's laugh at ourselves and then move forward. :)

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People Work @peoplework.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Be sure to subscribe for the latest news on People Work, but in case you missed it: mailchi.mp/cc4dad5a6ce0...

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