How to Evaluate AI Infrastructure Costs Before You’re Locked In
Most founders don’t build a cost model for AI until they get a surprise bill. Here are the three levers that matter and how to avoid getting locked in.
George Cheng
How to Validate a Product Idea Before Writing a Single Line of Code
Founders waste months building products nobody wants. This guide walks through a practical validation process that surfaces real demand before you write a single line of code.
The Complete Tech Stack for Running a One-Person SaaS in 2026
Running a one-person SaaS in 2026 means making every tool choice count. This is the complete tech stack I actually use — what’s in, what’s out, and the criteria behind each decision.
World Models AI: The $1 Billion Bet That LLMs Are Wrong
Yann LeCun raised $1.03 billion for AMI Labs to build world models AI. His claim: LLMs are a dead end. Here is why this matters for every builder.
How to Price a SaaS Product: The Framework Founders Get Wrong First
Most founders underprice their SaaS product by anchoring on cost instead of value. Here is the framework for getting SaaS pricing right before you build in the wrong number.
Best AI Productivity Tools for Founders: What Actually Works (and What Does Not)
After running a startup with AI agents doing real work, here is an honest breakdown of the best AI productivity tools for founders, including what disappoints and what actually compounds.
The 30-Minute Window That Decides Whether Your Trial User Converts
Most SaaS trials are won or lost in the first 30 minutes after signup. Here is the activation metric that predicts conversion rate, and what to do if yours is too low.
OpenAI Got a Pentagon Contract. Here’s What That Tells Us About AI’s Next Phase.
The OpenAI Pentagon contract signals AI’s shift from consumer tools to critical infrastructure. Here’s what that means for startups, defense tech, and ethics.
Can One Person Really Build a Billion-Dollar Startup With AI Agents?
AI agents are making the one-person startup a real business model, not a thought experiment. Alibaba’s president recently highlighted founders building massive operations alone.
How to Measure AI Tool ROI: A Founder’s 3-Layer Framework
Most founders buy AI tools based on demos and never measure whether they pay off. Here is the three-layer ROI framework I use to evaluate every AI tool purchase and cut the ones that waste money.
The QSBS Loophole: What QSBS Startup Founders Must Know Before Day One
However, tax code has a loophole so generous it sounds made up. QSBS startup founders can legally exclude up to 100% of their capital gains from federal taxes.
Your iPhone Didn’t Make You a Photographer. Claude Code Didn’t Make You a Developer.
Access to AI coding tools doesn’t make you a software developer, for the same reason a good iPhone camera doesn’t make you a professional photographer.