Of the top 50 reasons startups fail, 30 of them can be avoided by building a community before building a product. This single insight has transformed how I approach startup development and mentorship. After guiding startups and founders for 8 years, I've observed a consistent pattern: entrepreneurs rush

After mentoring hundreds of startups, I've noticed the same common short-term thinking mistakes. These aren't just minor oversights—they're fundamental miscalculations that can determine whether a startup thrives or dies.

Businesses rush to grow. They scramble for new customers. But what if that's exactly backward? I see it all the time with the companies I advise. They're frantically pursuing more customers when they should be figuring out which customers they already have represent their ideal audience

As AI storms through industries like a caffeinated tornado, I’ve stumbled on a gem after years of wrangling machine learning models and coaching startups: most folks are totally lost about what AI can pull off—and what it can’t touch. Think of it as a superhero with a kryptonite catch.