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OpenAI’s Product Lead Reveals the New Playbook for Product-Market Fit in AI Startups
Why traditional PMF playbooks are failing in 2025, and the new framework that's working (AI PRD Template included)
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Miqdad Jaffer
10 Best Venture Capital Books Recommended by Top VCs
The top 10 venture capital books every founder and investor should read to master fundraising, dealmaking, and startup strategy.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
Spray & Pray vs. High-Conviction🤔, Peter Thiel: AI or Bust🧨, Global VC Pulse Check🌍
Another week, another pulse check on venture.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
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10 Startup Fundraising Scams to Know (and How to Avoid Them)
From term sheet frauds to fake VCs, here’s how to spot the red flags before they cost you time, money, or equity.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
How to Talk to Investors: What to Say (and Avoid) in Your First VC Meeting
Learn how to make a strong first impression on a VC intro call, avoid rookie mistakes, and steer the conversation with confidence.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
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June 2025

The Dark Side of the 9-9-6 Work Culture⏰, AI's Impact on SaaS Growth🤖, VCs Are Rethinking Deal Sourcing🔍
Another week, another pulse check on venture.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
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Founder-Market Fit: The #1 VC Filter You Didn't Know Was Judging You
VCs are quietly using founder-market fit to decide who gets funded—here’s how to recognize it, build it, and pass the test.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
Acquihires Season Is Officially Here🤝, VCs Are Pivoting🧟‍♂️, McKinsey’s Agentic AI Playbook🕹️
Another week, another pulse check on venture.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
Why 2025 Is the Best Year to Start a Startup
Startup costs are lower, tools are smarter, and capital is more accessible than ever. Here’s why 2025 might be your best shot at launching a startup.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
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How to Evaluate a Startup’s Exit Potential: Signs, Metrics, and Red Flags
Learn how investors assess a startup’s exit path—from M&A readiness and IPO fit to founder alignment, cap table health, and sector timing.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
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How to Find Product-Market Fit: A Proven Guide for Startup Founders
Why some startups grow effortlessly, and how to tune your product to your market’s frequency to unlock Product-Market Fit.
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Eduardo Ortiz de Lanzagorta
The Founders Fund Story🔥, YC Investing Patterns📊, AI in the Enterprise🔍
Another week, another pulse check on venture.
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Ruben Dominguez Ibar
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