Startups are drowning in AI theater, fake traction, and pitch decks full of fluff. This week, we’re exposing the illusions that burn cash, sabotage investor trust, and distract bootstrappers from building real businesses.

ChatGPT Is Killing Discoverability — and Startups Are Paying the Price

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The Lie Every Founder Believes About “Working Smarter”

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The Mirage Economy: How Fake Growth Is Bankrupting Real Founders (And They Don’t Even Know It)

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AI Productivity Theater Has Invaded the Workplace

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Investors Biggest Frustration With Startup Founders — Lack of Communications

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The Only Six Words You Need to Pitch Any Startup

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How Bootstrapped Nobodies Can Build Profitable Startups That Prospects Line Up For

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Founders used to chase traction. Now they chase validation. Only one of those will pay your rent.

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