I always aim to raise topics and questions relevant to startups/products and my personal endeavors that others might relate to.
The threads usually start with an intro to the topic, my experience, and, lastly, ask others to share their experiences. I try to structure these parts into clear, error-free sections so that they are easy to read. I have never used AI, for what it's worth.
On social media, we're constantly hearing about individuals who never knew how to code and were able to vibecode a product within a short period of time.
Whenever I come across these posts, I always wonder if their product is truly marketable and profitable. Or, they are just selling the dream.
A lot of us tend to neglect our health, being so entrenched in the work we're doing. That's unfortunate because without health, we can't really do much. It should be prioritized above all.
Prioritizing health starts with simple habits. Personally, exercising even just 45 minutes a day (usually in the morning) - whether that's lifting weights or shooting hoops has greatly improved my posture, energy levels, confidence, and mental clarity. It sounds cliche, but I really do believe exercising is a super-enhancer. What is one healthy habit that has yielded improvements for you?
If anyone went through the situation of having lost everything, would love to hear about your story on how you got back on track! If not, would still love to hear about your hypothetical approach.
Entrepreneurs tend to meet a ton of people and due to the sheer volume of connections made, it's common to forget the details around certain connections. So I've heard a tool to better organize the contacts would be super helpful.
What tool(s) do you find the most useful when expanding your network? What tools would you like to see developed?
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I'm currently building in Social tech with no plan on integrating AI in the near future. It's an app that'll enable users to connect with others near them and attend/host events.
Are you also building a product that doesn't have an AI component? How has it been? Has the available funding decreased for "unsexy" ideas since the advent of AI?
Feels like everywhere you look right now, there s a new AI tool promising you can build a company solo. No team. No budget. Just you, a laptop, and some clever prompts.
And sure building something solo has never been easier. But building something that lasts? Feels like a different game.
You can ship faster. You can look bigger than you are. But can you really wear all the hats founder, marketer, builder, support forever?
If you're building solo right now, what s been harder than you expected?
If you scaled a team, when did you know it was time?
Personally, I was laid off a year ago and currently bottoming out on savings. Every day is not guaranteed, quite literally, at this point. Yet, I keep my head down and continue building out a product relentlessly that I, quite frankly, have no idea how it will turn out. Many of us took this leap of faith and are under strenuous circumstances, especially in the current market. If you're in similar positions, just know that everything will work out! Fortune favors the bold. We're in this together! I would love to hear your stories.
I saw an article on TechCrunch discussing Cluely (created by Chungin Roy Lee and Neel Shanmugam).
TL;DR: The AI tool, originally developed to cheat on software engineering interviews, now helps users cheat on exams, sales calls, and job interviews through a hidden in-browser window. And now has raised $5+ million.
