The Honest Founder
Xaver LehmannBuilt two AI startups. Sold one for $60M. Now helping you scale without burning out.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Daily |
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| Issues | 89 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | 4 days ago |
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I didn’t feel like working this week.
Hey everyone,
It happens to me more often than you’d probably expect. Some days I wake up and just don’t feel like working.
Nothing is wrong with the business. I’m not questioning my purpose. I still love what I’m building.
The motivatio...
When to walk away.
- my new benefit for paid subscribers: my AI coaching replica.
Welcome to The Honest Founder.
3 years of lying to myself.
Hey guys,
Everyone has things in their basement they haven’t touched in years. Me too.
Last week I finally did something about it - and it taught me more than I expected.
Best,
Xaver
PS: First time reading? I sold an AI company for €6...
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Welcome to The Honest Founder.
Are you a Skoda or a BMW?
Dear readers,
Last week a potential client told me he expected my coaching to be free.
That conversation made me rethink how pricing shapes everything - from who shows up to how your product is perceived.
Best,
Xaver
PS: New here? Eve...
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Built two AI startups. Sold one for $60M. Now helping founders scale successfully without burning out.
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