Why AI Agents Will Build the Next Wave of Startups: The Death of Marketing Teams
Thursday, 05 December 2024
For decades, startup experienced professionals, researchers, and classically trained marketers, have been reinforcing as best we can that it is well established, proven, and certain, that marketing (aside from team) is the single greatest cause of a startup’s success or failure. We’ve been trying to explain this for the sake of the economy, of founders,
Using ChatGPT for Your Startup’s Success
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Imagine having a tireless, ever-learning partner in your startup journey — one that adapts to your style, anticipates your needs, and delivers actionable insights in seconds. AI isn’t just a tool; it’s a catalyst for your decision-making, growth, customer discovery, testing ideas, fueling creativity, and getting things done (execution). While many tools and other platforms
- Published in AI, Insights / Research, Startups
Does Early Marketing Hurt Startups? Why Founders Should Think Differently
Friday, 15 November 2024
Some founders wonder whether starting marketing too soon could hurt their startup’s focus. Could it take attention away from refining the product or identifying the right customers? Or, on the flip side, is it essential to build buzz and gain traction from day one? It’s a question worth addressing because, frankly, the misconceptions surrounding early-stage
- Published in Advertising, Insights / Research, Startups
Croatia: A Historical Backbone of Resilience and Opportunity
Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Croatia’s history is defined by resilience and adaptability, traits that naturally align with the entrepreneurial spirit. Originally part of the Roman Empire, Croatia grew through centuries of influence by various empires and regimes—from the medieval Croatian Kingdom to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and later as part of Yugoslavia until its independence in 1991. This complex history
- Published in AI, Regional Development, Startups
Make America Texas Again
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
The story of the Alamo is one etched into the American consciousness, a tale of courage and defiance against overwhelming odds that has inspired generations. In 1836, Texian and Tejano defenders faced off against the Mexican army in a siege that would ultimately result in their tragic defeat. But the Alamo’s legacy transcended that single
- Published in Economic Development, Industry
Rethinking Startup Ecosystems to Build What Investors Really Want
Monday, 28 October 2024
In most of the world, startups are in disrepair. No more effectively can we just reboot or defrag a computer to actually fix it, than we can try again and again to host demo days, networking events, and run incubators, expecting different results, when there is a virus in the system. Begging the question, that,
- Published in Economic Development, Industry, Insights / Research, Local, Startup Ecosystems, Startups