Kyle Harrison

Mapping the architecture of compounding human potential.

General Partner @ Contrary. Founder @ Contrary Research. Father of 4. Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Focus AI disruption of vertical software — which moats survive, and which don't. Background Index Ventures · Coatue · TCV · Former Founder

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Hijacking The Huckster's Hypebook
An analytical essay on the repeatable fundraising playbook used by charismatic founders — from outright fraud to "righteous hucksters" who delivered real results.
Investing 101 In progress
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Contrary Research: CR100 Framework
Building a systematic coverage framework focused on 100 key companies across the Contrary portfolio and pipeline.
Contrary Ongoing
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AI-Proof SaaS Scoring System
Applying a framework across 74 SaaS companies to identify defensible businesses at distressed valuations in an AI-disrupted landscape.
Research 2024–25