Founder Weekly (Issue 586 - May 17 2023)

Founder Weekly - Issue 586

May 17, 2023

Founder Weekly

Welcome to issue 586 of Founder Weekly. Let's get straight to the links this week.

General

Greater access to the code behind generative models is fueling innovation. But if top companies get spooked, they could close up shop.

The article highlights the current cold market for acquihires of early-stage startups and suggests that publicly announcing the intent to sell could be a more effective strategy in attracting potential buyers and maximizing acquisition opportunities.

Speed and Adaptability Will Define the B2B SaaS Winners in the Generative AI (R)evolution.

Alma founder and CEO Harry Ritter sits down with First Round partner Todd Jackson to tell the story of how he tackled a huge pandemic pivot that turned his initial startup idea on its head and found product-market fit twice.

Marketing, Sales and PR

The trust management platform has used a venture capital winter to extend its lead.

The teams who unlock novel distribution advantages first will have a tremendous competitive advantage in the AI wave.

The story of using Discord to cold start Opus Clip, our generative AI video editing tool, and spin our growth flywheel.

Money and Finance

Raising funds as a startup founder is hard and opaque. Let's break it down into practical steps.

Investment into seed startups globally grew in Q2 2022, even as venture investment dropped off dramatically. That’s no longer the case.

Tips, Tools and Services

Seasoned startup operator Clarissa Shen offers a fresh perspective on Molly Graham’s ‘Give Away Your Legos’ framework by sharing her own tactics on how to proactively manage for high performers to leave.

Design your role, source candidates, and run interviews with this comprehensive guide.

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