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From AI Wrapper to AI Superagent: Building Defensible Value in 2026
From AI Wrapper to AI Superagent: Building Defensible Value in 2026
AI & Machine Learning

In late 2022 and throughout 2023, you could build a million-dollar business by wrapping OpenAI's GPT-3 API in a polished …

Dec 08, 2025 1715 8 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read
Scaling Without Staff: AI-Augmented Operations and The Non-Technical Founder's Blueprint for Growth
Scaling Without Staff: AI-Augmented Operations and The Non-Technical Founder's Blueprint for Growth
Startup Ops

Discover the "Solo Unicorn Stack": a blueprint for non-technical founders to achieve rapid, de-risked growth. Learn how GenAIOps and a …

Dec 05, 2025 12020 14 min read
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Pivot Killer: Technical Debt and The AI-Augmented "Measure & Learn" Cycle
Pivot Killer: Technical Debt and The AI-Augmented "Measure & Learn" Cycle
Lean Startup Methodology

For solopreneurs, technical debt is the ultimate "Pivot Killer." Learn how to integrate Generative AI as your Virtual QA Team …

Dec 03, 2025 12487 15 min read
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The Lean Founder's Edge: AI as the Ultimate Waste Reduction Tool in the Build Phase
The Lean Founder's Edge: AI as the Ultimate Waste Reduction Tool in the Build Phase
AI & Machine Learning

For solopreneurs, learn how Generative AI acts as the ultimate waste reduction tool in the software 'BUILD' phase. Accelerate MVP …

Dec 01, 2025 12367 13 min read
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POD Profit: Turning Observability Metrics into Strategic Decisions
POD Profit: Turning Observability Metrics into Strategic Decisions
Print on Demand Podcast

Scale your Print-on-Demand business to 30%+ profit margins. Master sustainability and pivot to high-margin accessories, using a rigorous break-even analysis …

Nov 28, 2025 17886 7 min read
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POD Profit: How AI and SEO Validate Designs to Break the 20% Margin Barrier
POD Profit: How AI and SEO Validate Designs to Break the 20% Margin Barrier
Print on Demand Podcast

Use AI for rapid prototyping and high-intent SEO to validate custom designs, justify premium pricing, and scale profit margins past …

Nov 26, 2025 16922 5 min read
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POD Profit: Launch Print-on-Demand with Zero Inventor
POD Profit: Launch Print-on-Demand with Zero Inventor
Print on Demand Podcast

Launch your Print-on-Demand (POD) brand with zero inventory risk. Learn the Lean founder's guide to outsourcing, finding a hyper-niche, and …

Nov 24, 2025 16775 7 min read
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The Pivot or Persevere Moment: What to Do After Launch Day
The Pivot or Persevere Moment: What to Do After Launch Day
Lean Startup Methodology

A guide for solopreneurs on navigating the "Post-Launch Hangover." Learn how to use the Build-Measure-Learn loop to analyze your data …

Nov 21, 2025 16692 25 min read
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The Only 4 Numbers That Matter (Ignore the Vanity Metrics)
The Only 4 Numbers That Matter (Ignore the Vanity Metrics)
Analytics & Metrics

Stop chasing vanity metrics (likes, followers). Learn the only 4 sanity metrics (Traffic, Leads, Sales, Conversion Rate) that prove your …

Nov 19, 2025 16766 17 min read
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Stop Planning, Start Building: The $0 "Minimum Viable Business"
Stop Planning, Start Building: The $0 "Minimum Viable Business"
Lean Startup Methodology

Stop planning, start building. Discover the $0 tech stack (Notion, Super.so, Gumroad) and a 48-hour plan to launch your Minimum …

Nov 17, 2025 17428 10 min read
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The Final Stage: How to Tune, Pivot, and Scale Your AI Co-Founder
The Final Stage: How to Tune, Pivot, and Scale Your AI Co-Founder
Learn

Tune your automations by leveraging your experiment results to test and improve your AI's instructions and improve productivity.

Nov 14, 2025 18028 10 min read
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From Time-Suck to Time Saved: How to Measure Your AI Agent's ROI
From Time-Suck to Time Saved: How to Measure Your AI Agent's ROI
AI & Machine Learning

Learn the essential, no-code measurement playbook for tracking your AI agent's Return on Investment (ROI).

Nov 12, 2025 17937 9 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read