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Sell Now, Build Later: It’s a Strategy
Selling before building helps startups validate real demand, reduce risk, and build only what customers truly need—often turning early commitments into…
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Doug Levin
The Dual Mindset of a Founder and Operator
Being a founder-operator means uniting bold vision with hands-on execution—imagining what could be and building it step by step, relentlessly, urgently…
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Doug Levin
Bitcoin’s Role in Tech, Markets, and the Digital Economy: Five Forces Shaping Its Future
The future of Bitcoin and blockchain lies in increasing institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and integration across finance, supply chains, and…
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Doug Levin
The Infographics Era: Why Infographics Increasingly Dominate Today's Content Landscape
We’re in the Infographics Era, where visual storytelling rules content feeds, delivering clarity and impact in an attention-starved world.
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Doug Levin
Fortifying Your Competitive Position
In 2025’s disruptive AI landscape, tech leaders must redefine markets and GTM strategies using a disciplined, six-part intelligence framework focused on…
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Doug Levin
When Part-Time Personnel Fail
Part-time talent offers flexibility and cost savings, but success depends on clear expectations, strong support, and swift action when misalignment…
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Doug Levin
The Hardest Balance: Building a Company Without Losing Yourself
Founding a company can cost you more than time or money — it can also test yourself.
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Doug Levin
Today’s “Mid-Year Review”
As many of you prepare for your mid-year review, here are some key considerations to keep in mind.
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Doug Levin
What Brian Wilson Taught Us About Creativity and Craft
Brian Wilson, the legendary creative force behind the Beach Boys, passed away at 82. Beyond mourning his loss, this post reflects on what lessons the AI…
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Doug Levin
You’ve Got One Big Customer. Now What?
When one customer dominates: Are you seeing real product-market fit or just a mirage?
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Doug Levin
Immediate Strengthening of U.S. Cybersecurity Policy Is Essential
This post outlines ten urgent recommendations that serve as the cornerstone of a new U.S. cybersecurity strategy—designed to confront the rapidly…
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Doug Levin
When Job Destruction Becomes a Badge of Innovation
In today’s tech industry, a curious shift has taken root: the celebration of job elimination.
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Doug Levin
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