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Longer reads on starting and growing a business with AI: ideas worth building, the tools, the numbers, and what to do first.

• Roadmap From Side Project to AI Company in 7 StagesA seven-stage roadmap from side project to AI company. Each stage has one question to answer and one thing to produce before you move on.15 October 2026 · 8 min read
• What Is Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)? Plain WordsWhat is retrieval augmented generation (RAG)? A plain-words guide to how it works, when founders should use it, and how to build an AI product on it.15 October 2026 · 8 min read
• How to Find the Right Distribution Channel for a StartupLearn how to find the right distribution channel for your startup: list candidates, run cheap tests, score results, and double down on the one that works.14 October 2026 · 8 min read
• How to Test Demand With a Landing Page and a WaitlistSet a success number first, build one page and a waitlist, drive 200 targeted visitors, then read the signup rate before you build anything.14 October 2026 · 8 min read
• What Are LLM Evals and Why Your AI Product Needs ThemLLM evals are tests that measure whether your AI product works. Learn what they are, the main types, and how to build your first eval set this week.14 October 2026 · 8 min read
• How to Price an AI Product Without Losing Money Per UserLearn how to price an AI product without losing money per user: measure inference costs, set usage limits, pick a pricing model, and protect your margins.13 October 2026 · 8 min read
• Is My AI Startup Just a Thin Wrapper Around ChatGPT?Worried your AI startup is just a thin ChatGPT wrapper? Use this honest test to spot the warning signs and build real defensibility before you scale.13 October 2026 · 8 min read
• What Weekly Growth Rate Should an Early Startup Aim For?Wondering what weekly growth rate an early startup should aim for? Learn the 5 to 7% yardstick, what it means over a year, and how to measure it honestly.13 October 2026 · 8 min read