Entrepreneurship Handbook Weekly Wrapup for 5/5/2025

The dirty startup secrets founders whisper about (from fake AI to burned bridges)

Trust gets broken. Decks get trashed (more on why below). And yes, your AI might actually be scamming you. Get ready, because it’s only Monday…

The AI You’re Using Might Just Be Some Dude In the Philippines

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Can We Please Stop Describing Entrepreneurs as Great Leaders?

ehandbook.com/can-we-please-stop-describing-entrepreneurs-as-great-leaders-17cdf4afe5d0?sk=23de8e48efd3ebae14ddddada14866bf

The Deal That Broke My Trust — and Why I’ll Never Work With Him Again

ehandbook.com/the-deal-that-broke-my-trust-and-why-ill-never-work-with-him-again-afc431d7a32f?sk=546da63dba6ca6f37bdf51576ec76959

The #1 Problem With Your Pitch Deck

ehandbook.com/the-1-problem-with-your-pitch-deck-ceabbbfa75dd?sk=94a07c19534ecc4d5b36ec699daf1a01

Why Technical Project Management Doesn’t Work Anymore

ehandbook.com/why-technical-project-management-doesnt-work-anymore-f4674db9ecc9?sk=10cf339780e799909df836d724ec4121

The Most Important Startup Skill Nobody Talks About

ehandbook.com/the-most-important-startup-skill-nobody-talks-about-02302079603d?sk=314c8005952564dd4e6f85a39c088a24

Non-Entrepreneurs Will Hate Me for Saying This (But It’s True)

ehandbook.com/non-entrepreneurs-will-hate-me-for-saying-this-but-its-true-0e4de6b7f761?sk=9c3e29ad9058c30560945583af1f2811

If one of this week’s pieces made you rethink your assumptions—or reminded you you're not alone in the chaos—hit reply and let me know which one hit home.

Oh, and if you survived last week unscathed, give yourself a pat on the back…but scan the room while you do; partners, competitors, and predators can all look the same sometimes.

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