The Orthogonal Bet by Lux Capital alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Orthogonal Bet by Lux Capital (AI in programming, Developer communities and Education philosophy). The closest matches are The Pragmatic Engineer, Career Brew and The System Design Newsletter. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About The Orthogonal Bet by Lux Capital

The Orthogonal Bet is a podcast by Lux Capital that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman Produced by Christopher Gates

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  1. 1
    The Pragmatic Engineer1.1M subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

    Big Tech and startups, from the inside. Highly relevant for software engineers, AI engineers and engineering leaders, useful for those working in tech.

    Likely audience: CTOs

    1 shared topic

  2. 2
    Career Brew351K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Career Brew publishes daily lists of job openings in software engineering, data science, AI/ML, and product management roles for candidates in the USA. The content functions as a recruitment resource that aggregates…

    Likely audience: Software engineers

    1 shared topic

  3. 3

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    Download my system design playbook on newsletter signup for FREE

    Likely audience: Software engineers

    1 shared topic

  4. 4
    Endless Clouds Updates82K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

    Official Updates From All Endless Clouds Projects.

    Likely audience: RPG enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  5. 5

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post today

    Natural philosophy, belles-lettres, polemics.

    Likely audience: Parents concerned about AI exposure

    1 shared topic

  6. 6
    AI & Web3 Unplugged57K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 58 days ago

    Practical insights, startup stories, tools, and opportunities for builders shaping the future of AI & Web3.

    Likely audience: ML engineers

    1 shared topic

  7. 7
    Packt Deep Engineering34K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: Packt Deep Engineering publishes technical deep dives and interviews focused on AI agent reliability, governance, and workflow alignment for engineering leaders and practitioners. The publication consistently covers…

    Likely audience: Software architects

    1 shared topic

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    Open Cloud AI25K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Open Cloud AI publishes technical guides and tutorials focused on building custom AI systems, including trading bots, decision engines, and automation workflows using tools like Grok Bots and Jev. The content targets…

    Likely audience: Startup founders

    1 shared topic

  9. 9
    Startup Riders25K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Startup Riders publishes in-depth case studies analyzing the growth mechanics, business models, and strategic levers behind high-growth AI startups like Cognition, Fireworks AI, and Supabase. The publication targets…

    Likely audience: Venture capitalists and investors

    1 shared topic

  10. 10
    Beta University23K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    📍 Palo Alto |the #1 pre-accelerator in Silicon Valley

    Likely audience: AI founders

    1 shared topic

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    Dev Interrupted19K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

    Software is changing. Explore AI-native development and timeless engineering principles on our twice-weekly show. Stay ahead of the craft. Subscribe now.

    Likely audience: CTOs

    1 shared topic

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    Rocky’s Newsletter 18K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago

    From recent posts: Rocky's Newsletter publishes technical articles on AI observability, agentic AI production systems, and modern system architecture. It targets engineers and architects seeking practical insights into infrastructure…

    Likely audience: Software architects

    1 shared topic

  13. 13

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: This weekly newsletter aggregates AI industry news, including engineering culture, business operations, and practical case studies on agent development and deployment. It targets professionals and entrepreneurs seeking…

    Likely audience: AI Product Managers

    1 shared topic

  14. 14
    Pretty Busy, Lately9K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    the sunday letter from the pretty busy world. soft enough to read with a coffee, sharp enough to actually mean something. aka wtf happened in my week as a founder finding herself outside of her business.

    Likely audience: supply chain managers

    1 shared topic

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    Eddie's Log9K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 30, 2026

    Learn about: Open Source as a Contributor and Maintainer, Web Development with Javascript and Typescript, My experience as a freelancer and remote work as a Digital Nomad, Content Creation, Personal Branding and how to…

    Likely audience: Junior developers

    1 shared topic

  16. 16
    Eqraatech Newsletter8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

    محتوى تقني متميز في مختلف مجالات هندسة البرمجيات باللغة العربية عن طريق تبسيط المفاهيم البرمجية المعقدة بشكل سلس وباستخدام صور توضيحية مذهلة

    Likely audience: Software engineers

    1 shared topic

  17. 17
    Designer Founders6K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

    Inspiring more designers to take the leap of entrepreneurship.

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

  18. 18

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 43 days ago

    Enabling software developers to be more technically equipped, aligned to business objectives, and happy.

    Likely audience: Software engineers preparing for system design interviews

    1 shared topic

  19. 19
    antonellaquesta2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

    Il lunedì in teatro ci si riposa, io scrivo. Ogni 1° lunedì del mese mando questa NiuZletter con aggiornamenti della tournée, contenuti sulla Pedagogia Nera e altre cose che non dico per non creare aspettative troppo…

    Likely audience: social activists

    1 shared topic

  20. 20

    Substacklast post Aug 13, 2026

    From recent posts: This newsletter publishes weekly essays by an Engineering Manager on leadership topics including delegation, team morale, and performance evaluation. The content focuses on practical strategies for managing engineering…

    Likely audience: Engineering Managers

    1 shared topic

  21. 21

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

    From recent posts: Research-Driven Engineering Leadership publishes peer-reviewed studies on AI integration, engineering psychology, and organizational management for engineering leaders and researchers. The publication consistently…

    Likely audience: Engineering leaders

    1 shared topic

  22. 22
    Build-Robotz1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 32 days ago

    I will help you understand robotics by breaking down the complex math and jargon into inspiring, intuitive ideas – covering how robots move, see, and interact with the world.

    Likely audience: Software engineers

    1 shared topic

  23. 23
    Below the Surface1K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jun 16, 2026

    Below the Surface uncovers the hidden lessons in everyday life, inviting deep thinkers into a more intentional, reflective way of seeing the world.

    Likely audience: Self-improvement enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: The Last Software Engineer? publishes essays on how AI affects software engineering education, code review, and the changing role of developers, drawing on examples like AI autograders, radiology, and construction…

    Likely audience: Software engineers

    1 shared topic

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