Reletter
Artwork for Field Notes by Sterling Smith

Field Notes by Sterling Smith

Sterling Smith

Dispatches from the intersection of AI, startups, and analog life. By Sterling Smith — founder, angel investor, photographer.

Platform
Substack
PricingFreemiumPublishesInfrequently
Issues18Founded6 years agoLast Issue8 days ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

sterlings.blog
Artwork for Field Notes by Sterling Smith

Latest Issues

The Sticker and the Camera

I have been thinking, all week, about the difference between what looks like the thing and the thing itself.

It started at a coffee shop. Strangelove, on the east side of downtown Austin, late Sunday afternoon. I came there to clear my inb...

8 days ago
3
1

The Footnote is the Story

An Ivy League PhD is training your next AI model for $35 an hour. A philosophy graduate is reviewing AI-generated slop at three in the morning so the chatbot won't surface it to you. Six months ago I wrote an essay about depth becoming the...

16 days ago
3

Thinking Out Loud: Notes From a Moving Target

This is part of a series of reflections written while building RightMatch in a volatile market.

I’ve been overdue for a check-in here. Life has been moving fast, and when things move fast the instinct is to optimize, to compress the...

6 months ago
10
6

Milestones.

When you see your company featured in Times Square, you know something big is happening.

Last week, I stood in the heart of NYC watching RightMatch AI flash across the NASDAQ billboard.

Being part of the 2025 global cohort of Morg...

8 months ago
4
1

Why Human-First AI Is Winning in Hiring

Hello 👋🏾

This morning, on Martha’s Vineyard, we gathered hiring leaders, investors, and innovators for our Ethical AI Coffee Meetup. The conversations made one thing clear: the future of hiring won’t be decided by who has the most AI...

9 months ago
4

Key Facts

Contact Information
Newsletter Author
Number of Subscribers
Find out how many people subscribe to this newsletter.

Related Newsletters

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Field Notes by Sterling Smith.

SubscribersEngagement62Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Sterling Smith

    I build things at the intersection of AI and hiring. Founder & CEO of RightMatch AI. This is where I think out loud about what’s working, what’s broken, and where it’s all heading. Also: film photography, because not everything needs to move fast.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for Field Notes by Sterling Smith?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by Field Notes by Sterling Smith on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.

    How many subscribers does Field Notes by Sterling Smith have?

    To see how many people subscribe to Field Notes by Sterling Smith, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.

    How can I advertise in Field Notes by Sterling Smith?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Field Notes by Sterling Smith as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.

    Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.

    How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Field Notes by Sterling Smith?

    Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.

    To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Field Notes by Sterling Smith using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to Field Notes by Sterling Smith?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Field Notes by Sterling Smith. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.

    How do I contact Field Notes by Sterling Smith?

    Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.