Founder Insights

Market intelligence, startup validation tips, and brutal truths about building companies.

Validation

Why 90% of Startup Ideas Fail Before Launch

Most founders waste months building products nobody wants. Learn the warning signs that predict failure and how to spot them early.

Jan 10, 2025
8 min read
Fundraising

The Investor Readiness Scorecard: What VCs Really Look For

Stop guessing what investors want. We break down the exact checklist tier-1 VCs use to evaluate pre-seed and seed startups.

Jan 8, 2025
12 min read
Market Research

TAM is a Vanity Metric: Here's What Actually Matters

Your $10B TAM slide isn't impressing anyone. Learn which market signals actually predict startup success.

Jan 5, 2025
6 min read
Validation

How to Validate Your Startup Idea in 30 Minutes

A step-by-step framework for rapid market validation that cuts through the noise and gives you clear direction.

Jan 3, 2025
10 min read
Growth

The Brutal Truth About Product-Market Fit

PMF isn't a feeling. It's measurable, predictable, and most founders get it wrong. Here's how to know if you actually have it.

Dec 28, 2024
9 min read
Strategy

Competitor Analysis That Actually Helps You Win

Stop making feature comparison tables. Learn how to analyze competitors in a way that reveals opportunities and strategic advantages.

Dec 25, 2024
7 min read

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