Founding Journey
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| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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5 AI-Native Metrics to Track
Hey y’all — AI-native companies need to measure their success differently.
Velocity, efficiency, and operational excellence all have new definitions.
This week I’m sharing six metrics I have our company brain track and surface to me each...
It Won't Work If You're Not Obsessed
Hey y’all — here’s today at a glance:
PS: I’ll be running some more events this fall and beyond. A mix of mastermind retreats and small-group dinners in SF, NYC, and more cities.
Drop a quick note here if I should reach out when we launch...
And Then You Say LFG
Hey y’all — as you might have heard, Travis Kalanick is back.
He spent the last 8 years building a new company in stealth (for a long time, employees weren’t even allowed to list it on their LinkedIn).
In March he shared the big picture v...
Ambition Shapes Reality
Hey y’all — here’s today at a glance:
Opportunity → Agent Reputation Tool
Framework → 4 Levels Of Competition
Tool → Emergent
Trend → AI Lead Generation
Quote → Ambition Shapes Reality
PS — Become a member to get access to my founder...
Don't Be Afraid To Pivot
Hey y’all — here’s today at a glance:
Opportunity → Lowering The Cost Of Living
Framework → The Scarcity Flip
Tool → Google Workspace
Trend → Seed Is Dying
Quote → Don’t Be Afraid Of Pivoting
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