I'm one month away from my 30th birthday. When I reflect on my twenties, I can split the decade quite cleanly in two. The first half I largely spent working on bands, a record label, collaborating with friends, etc. The second half I learnt how to do similar work for others, spurred on in equal parts by the pandemic and a perceived need to get my shit together. 

Heading into 2026, I had a strong feeling that a new, informal...