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
Bad Investor Red Flags
How to spot toxic capital before it poisons your startup 1️⃣ They Fall in Love Before Due Diligence “I love
The advice I give to all founders
This is a conversation I had with a first-time entrepreneur. “Dr. Malpani… can I be honest?” “You’d better be,” I