Founder Weekly

Welcome to issue 635 of Founder Weekly. Let's get straight to the links this week.

General

They thought they were joining an accelerator — instead they lost their startups

How Newchip’s bankruptcy threatened the cap tables of thousands of startups.

2024 AI Index Report

In the new report, foundation models dominate, benchmarks fall, prices skyrocket, and on the global stage, the U.S. overshadows.

Adjacency Matrix: How to expand after PMF

A simple workshop that evaluates new business ideas relative to your existing strengths – the key to expanding without overreaching. 

Marketing, Sales and PR

What Are Canonical URLs: An In-Depth Guide for SEOs

Boost your website's SEO performance by understanding and applying canonical URLs correctly with this comprehensive guide.

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to YouTube Ad Targeting (2024)

Are your next best customers on YouTube? The easy-to-follow tips in this guide will help them find you.

Money and Finance

Why are there so many billion-dollar AI startups?

The article explores the proliferation of billion-dollar AI startups, examining factors such as technological advancements, increased data availability, and growing investor interest driving their growth. It discusses the diverse applications of AI across industries and the potential for these startups to disrupt traditional business models and create significant value in the market.

Venture Capital’s Space for Sheep

VCs should invest in companies that create hype cycles, rather than those that simply follow them.

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