Hi! Webworm is me, David Farrier, worming my way into weird corners of the internet and beyond! I’m a journalist and documentary maker who, like anyone, likes a good story.
Based in New Zealand, I tend to tell stranger stories, I suppose.
The point of this newsletter is simple: data-driven startup analysis.
I read dozens of research reports, scan obscure subreddits, and cold email people that I’m not supposed to. I dig deep into each and every internet nook and cranny.
My newsletter features long-form essays on startups, growth, metrics, and network effects. I’ve written 650+ essays which have been featured and quoted in The New York Times, Fortune, Wired, and WSJ.
These days, I’m an investor at…
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Platformer is your daily guide to understanding social networks and their relationships with the world. It's the best way to keep up on the events that mattered at Facebook, Google, YouTube, Twitter, Snap, and TikTok — with regular guest appearances