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Intelligence Arbitrage—The Harsh Economics of Building on LLMs
There is a quiet crisis happening in the world of AI startups.
Structured Creativity—SCAMPERing Your Way to a Unique AI Offer
We have a romanticized, and frankly dangerous, view of how great businesses start.
Your Domain is Your Moat—Why "AI Generalists" are Dying
There is a prevailing myth in the tech world right now: To build a successful AI business, you need to …
From AI Wrapper to AI Superagent: Building Defensible Value in 2026
In late 2022 and throughout 2023, you could build a million-dollar business by wrapping OpenAI's GPT-3 API in a polished …
Scaling Without Staff: AI-Augmented Operations and The Non-Technical Founder's Blueprint for Growth
Discover the "Solo Unicorn Stack": a blueprint for non-technical founders to achieve rapid, de-risked growth. Learn how GenAIOps and a …
Pivot Killer: Technical Debt and The AI-Augmented "Measure & Learn" Cycle
For solopreneurs, technical debt is the ultimate "Pivot Killer." Learn how to integrate Generative AI as your Virtual QA Team …
The Lean Founder's Edge: AI as the Ultimate Waste Reduction Tool in the Build Phase
For solopreneurs, learn how Generative AI acts as the ultimate waste reduction tool in the software 'BUILD' phase. Accelerate MVP …
POD Profit: Turning Observability Metrics into Strategic Decisions
Scale your Print-on-Demand business to 30%+ profit margins. Master sustainability and pivot to high-margin accessories, using a rigorous break-even analysis …
POD Profit: How AI and SEO Validate Designs to Break the 20% Margin Barrier
Use AI for rapid prototyping and high-intent SEO to validate custom designs, justify premium pricing, and scale profit margins past …
POD Profit: Launch Print-on-Demand with Zero Inventor
Launch your Print-on-Demand (POD) brand with zero inventory risk. Learn the Lean founder's guide to outsourcing, finding a hyper-niche, and …
The Pivot or Persevere Moment: What to Do After Launch Day
A guide for solopreneurs on navigating the "Post-Launch Hangover." Learn how to use the Build-Measure-Learn loop to analyze your data …
The Only 4 Numbers That Matter (Ignore the Vanity Metrics)
Stop chasing vanity metrics (likes, followers). Learn the only 4 sanity metrics (Traffic, Leads, Sales, Conversion Rate) that prove your …