The Right Tools for the Job: When to Use AI, and When to Skip It

AI is everywhere right now — and for good reason. The tools are fast, clever, and often shockingly good. But if you’re an early-stage founder, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking AI can do everything. Spoiler: it

The Role of Design Thinking in Product Development

Great startups don’t just build products—they solve real problems. The biggest mistake founders make? Jumping straight to features instead of focusing on user needs. That’s where design thinking comes in—a problem-solving approach that helps startups build products people actually want.

The AI Age: Hype or Reality for Startups?

Artificial Intelligence has come a long way. Once a futuristic dream saved for Star Trek and Star Wars, AI is now deeply embedded in our daily lives, powering everything from recommendation algorithms to customer service chatbots. The past decade has

Bootstrapping a Startup with Sales

When you’re starting a new business, especially if you’re intending to boostrap, sales are the lifeblood of your startup. You might have a groundbreaking product, but without sales, your startup won’t survive. Even if you’re not naturally inclined towards selling,

What to ask yourself when you have your next idea?

One morning you wake up with an idea, that idea grows and blossoms until you think it’ll take over the world. However, starting a business is often as overwhelming as it is exciting as much as you plans get more

Balancing your North Star and MVB

I was recently lucky enough to take a trip to Dublin, and I suppose when in Dublin some of the must do attractions are the breweries and distilleries that Dublin has to offer. The first and foremost of those is

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