The Ultimate SaaS Flex is not a Valuation or IPO. It’s $275 Million returned
In the startup ecosystem, success is often narrated through proxies:valuation milestones, headline funding rounds, or the distant promise of an […]
The Product Is a Commodity. Distribution Is the Business.
White-labeling somehow became a dirty word in startup circles. It gets lumped in with “lazy,” “low quality,” and “no moat.”
When a Startup Fails: A Conversation About Control, Clarity and Coming Back Stronger
Founder:Dr Malpani, I’ll be honest. This startup failing has hit me harder than I expected. I did everything right—or at
How AI Startups Fake Depth to take investors for a ride
1. They slap “AI” on basic automation If it’s: …they call it AI. Reality: That’s automation wearing a Halloween costume
Founder–Investor Compatibility Checklist
Think of selecting the right funder as choosing the right partner to marry. This is your pre-marital test before you
How Startups Use AI to Iterate 100x Faster to Product-Market Fit
The path to product-market fit used to take years. Now, AI-powered startups are compressing that timeline from years to months,
The 11 Cs Every Entrepreneur Needs
Founder: Dr. Malpani, everyone keeps telling me I need “grit” and “hustle.” But honestly, those words feel like motivational-poster garbage.
The Valuation Reality Checklist
A brutally honest guide for founders who want money — without losing their minds or their company ❓ FOUNDERS, FIRST
The Storytelling Guide for Entrepreneurs
Founder: Dr. Malpani, every pitch deck article says, “Tell a story.” Investors want stories, customers want stories, even team members want