Welcome to Over the Anthill
Weekly analysis of companies shaping the world
👋 Hello Anthony here!
Most business writing skims the surface. Revenue numbers, funding rounds, executive quotes. You've read it all before. But there's something more interesting happening underneath, the strategic decisions that actually move the needle.
What you'll find here
Every weekend, I dissect the strategy of renowned companies.
The companies span everything, from AI giants to fintech disruptors. What connects them isn't industry, but insight. Each piece reveals the strategic moves that separate winners from the rest.
The goal isn't news. It's understanding how businesses actually work and finding the patterns other builders can steal.
Who this is for
Founders and operators who want to understand what actually works beyond surface-level case studies 🚀
Investors tracking how breakout companies think about moats, timing, and market positioning 💰
Strategy nerds who prefer deep analysis over tweet-length hot takes 🧠
If you're building something and want to understand how others solved similar puzzles, you're in the right place.
Why I write this
I work in strategy at a fintech startup. The best way I've found to understand a company isn't reading about them, it's writing about them. Passive consumption gets you the basics. Active analysis gets you the insights.
When you're forced to explain why something works, you notice patterns others miss. Why does this pricing model succeed where others failed? How did they solve the cold start problem? What assumptions are they making that could break?
Writing forces you to think harder. And thinking harder reveals the playbooks worth stealing.
How it works
Everything is free. No paywalls, no premium tiers. Just weekly deep dives straight to your inbox. ✉️
Each piece opens with a quick summary if you're in a hurry, then dives into the details for those who want the full picture. Think executive summary followed by the strategy memo.
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What you'll get
📊 The numbers that matter - Revenue models, unit economics, and growth metrics that tell the real story
🧠 Strategic frameworks - Decision trees and mental models you can apply to your own challenges
🔍 Pattern recognition - What separates companies that compound from those that plateau
🎯 Tactical moves - Specific strategies you can test in your own business
Browse by what you need
Company Deep Dives - Complete strategic breakdowns that reveal how businesses actually win 📚
Strategy Snapshots - Sharp, focused insights when you need the core playbook fast ⚡
Mental Models - Frameworks for thinking about competition, growth, and business design (coming soon) 🧩
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The best way to understand what Over the Anthill is about? Pick any essay and dive in. Each one is designed to stand alone while building toward a larger understanding of how exceptional companies think.
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