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Intelligence Arbitrage—The Harsh Economics of Building on LLMs
Intelligence Arbitrage—The Harsh Economics of Building on LLMs
AI & Machine Learning

There is a quiet crisis happening in the world of AI startups.

Dec 15, 2025 833 9 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read
Structured Creativity—SCAMPERing Your Way to a Unique AI Offer
Structured Creativity—SCAMPERing Your Way to a Unique AI Offer
AI in Idea Generation

We have a romanticized, and frankly dangerous, view of how great businesses start.

Dec 12, 2025 1467 16 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read
Your Domain is Your Moat—Why "AI Generalists" are Dying
Your Domain is Your Moat—Why "AI Generalists" are Dying
AI & Machine Learning Podcast

There is a prevailing myth in the tech world right now: To build a successful AI business, you need to …

Dec 10, 2025 1487 16 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read / Listen
From AI Wrapper to AI Superagent: Building Defensible Value in 2026
From AI Wrapper to AI Superagent: Building Defensible Value in 2026
AI & Machine Learning

In late 2022 and throughout 2023, you could build a million-dollar business by wrapping OpenAI's GPT-3 API in a polished …

Dec 08, 2025 1563 8 min read
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Scaling Without Staff: AI-Augmented Operations and The Non-Technical Founder's Blueprint for Growth
Scaling Without Staff: AI-Augmented Operations and The Non-Technical Founder's Blueprint for Growth
Startup Ops

Discover the "Solo Unicorn Stack": a blueprint for non-technical founders to achieve rapid, de-risked growth. Learn how GenAIOps and a …

Dec 05, 2025 11171 14 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read
Pivot Killer: Technical Debt and The AI-Augmented "Measure & Learn" Cycle
Pivot Killer: Technical Debt and The AI-Augmented "Measure & Learn" Cycle
Lean Startup Methodology

For solopreneurs, technical debt is the ultimate "Pivot Killer." Learn how to integrate Generative AI as your Virtual QA Team …

Dec 03, 2025 11592 15 min read
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The Lean Founder's Edge: AI as the Ultimate Waste Reduction Tool in the Build Phase
The Lean Founder's Edge: AI as the Ultimate Waste Reduction Tool in the Build Phase
AI & Machine Learning

For solopreneurs, learn how Generative AI acts as the ultimate waste reduction tool in the software 'BUILD' phase. Accelerate MVP …

Dec 01, 2025 11451 13 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read
POD Profit: Turning Observability Metrics into Strategic Decisions
POD Profit: Turning Observability Metrics into Strategic Decisions
Print on Demand Podcast

Scale your Print-on-Demand business to 30%+ profit margins. Master sustainability and pivot to high-margin accessories, using a rigorous break-even analysis …

Nov 28, 2025 16787 7 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read / Listen
POD Profit: How AI and SEO Validate Designs to Break the 20% Margin Barrier
POD Profit: How AI and SEO Validate Designs to Break the 20% Margin Barrier
Print on Demand Podcast

Use AI for rapid prototyping and high-intent SEO to validate custom designs, justify premium pricing, and scale profit margins past …

Nov 26, 2025 15972 5 min read
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POD Profit: Launch Print-on-Demand with Zero Inventor
POD Profit: Launch Print-on-Demand with Zero Inventor
Print on Demand Podcast

Launch your Print-on-Demand (POD) brand with zero inventory risk. Learn the Lean founder's guide to outsourcing, finding a hyper-niche, and …

Nov 24, 2025 15895 7 min read
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The Pivot or Persevere Moment: What to Do After Launch Day
The Pivot or Persevere Moment: What to Do After Launch Day
Lean Startup Methodology

A guide for solopreneurs on navigating the "Post-Launch Hangover." Learn how to use the Build-Measure-Learn loop to analyze your data …

Nov 21, 2025 15880 25 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read
The Only 4 Numbers That Matter (Ignore the Vanity Metrics)
The Only 4 Numbers That Matter (Ignore the Vanity Metrics)
Analytics & Metrics

Stop chasing vanity metrics (likes, followers). Learn the only 4 sanity metrics (Traffic, Leads, Sales, Conversion Rate) that prove your …

Nov 19, 2025 15931 17 min read
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