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Competitors don't matter when you have a real core
Copying tactics or marketing never replaces a real core.
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Turns out “no traction” just meant “not yet”
We built a big data SaaS no one wanted until suddenly everyone did.
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Why old GTM playbooks stop working after 10 years
The people who used to make purchase decisions ten years ago aren’t the same people making them today.
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How to find ideas as an indie dev or a startup founder
How indie devs and startup founders can spot business ideas by solving everyday problems, testing simple fixes, and scaling what works.
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How to choose an agency as a startup without wasting your time and money
Picking an agency as a startup? Skip the Coca-Cola fluff - here’s what actually works.
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Getting your first customers: The only validation that matters
If you’re at this stage now (pre-revenue, no brand, no traction), this is for you.
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How to actually show VCs your team is the right for the problem
And no, “30+ years of experience” still isn’t a strategy.
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Venting + problem-solving in the same conversation is underrated
Some of the best ideas come after you’ve said out loud how fucking frustrating something is.
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It shouldn’t have to be you - but no one else if fucking doing it
If you’re the kind of person who sees a problem and can’t unsee it, you probably know this feeling.
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My portfolio founder was terrified of firing someone - then I heard about an axe to the head
Chill out. Your early-stage company could have bigger problems.
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How butter chicken built my ultimate contact list
Thanks to butter chicken, I have Finland's best contact list of employment area directors.
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In love with pain
Funding rejection number 174 just landed in my inbox, and it felt like a badge of honor.
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How diversity shapes resilient founders
I talked about how diversity drives resilience and growth at Slush.
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Startup founders could already be enjoying a 4-day work week
Achieve a shorter workweek by focusing on high-impact tasks instead of avoiding them.
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You don't need €10k to validate your idea
Why early-stage founders should focus on validating ideas with resourcefulness, not large budgets or funding.
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The "I need money for marketing to grow" trap
Simply adding money won’t solve your growth challenges.
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The opportunity in overcomplication: a perfect time to build a simplified competitor
Seize the moment: build a simplified competitor as overcomplicated apps lose their focus and frustrate users.
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You should raise your bridge round from your current investors
Why you should raise your bridge round from current investors: speed, trust, better terms, and avoiding valuation traps.