Founders

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Five Considerations for Founders Choosing AI Infrastructure in Southeast Asia

Founders choosing AI infrastructure in Southeast Asia must navigate regional complexities like data sovereignty, compute access, talent availability, and energy stability. A practical framework helps founders assess these factors to make an informed, long-term decision.

Sofia Reyes·October 16, 2026

Early-stage founder at a crossroads, symbolizing the critical product development decisions that determine startup success or failure.

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7 Product Development Pitfalls for Early-Stage Founders

A staggering 75% of all start-ups ultimately fail, often due to preventable missteps in product development.

Marek Kowalski·August 31, 2026

A founder looking frustrated during a VC pitch meeting while the venture capitalist appears to be asleep, highlighting unprofessional conduct in funding.

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Founders Share VC Horror Stories, Naming Names on X

During a $15 million Series A pitch, a venture capitalist reportedly fell asleep for over 30 minutes, yet still offered a term sheet, according to Greg Isenberg on X.

Marek Kowalski·June 6, 2026

Split screen comparing Spotify Studio and Google NotebookLM interfaces, symbolizing the competition between AI-powered content creation and AI-powered research tools for founders.

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Spotify Studio App vs. Google NotebookLM

Imagine a podcast tailored to your deepest listening habits.

Marek Kowalski·May 21, 2026