Founder Weekly

Welcome to issue 643 of Founder Weekly. Let's get straight to the links this week.

General

10 People + AI = Billion Dollar Company?

As AI continues to evolve and advance, a line of thinking has emerged that humans will no longer need to learn how to write code in the future. If so, could this mean that a staff of ten or less could create a unicorn? The hosts of Lightcone analyze this prediction and discuss whether it has merit.

Clay’s Path to Product-Market Fit — A 7-Year 'Overnight Success'

Clay co-founder and CEO Kareem Amin sits down with First Round Partner Todd Jackson for a behind-the-scenes look at how he grappled with narrowing Clay’s scope and tactics for landing on the right ICP.

Why Innovation Unfolds Counter-Intuitively

The article discusses why innovation often appears counter-intuitive, explaining that truly innovative ideas challenge conventional wisdom and require a shift in mindset to recognize their potential. This paradoxical nature is due to the necessity of breaking away from established norms to create breakthrough solutions.

SaaS: Have reports of my death been greatly exaggerated?

Sentiment is brewing in the public and private markets that it's the end of SaaS. Is a mass extinction event really imminent for the industry?

Marketing, Sales and PR

How we turned 1,200 employees into a buzz-generation machine

Inside Wiz's employee advocacy strategy.

Two ways to visualize the importance of churn & expansion

A primer to help executive teams invest in what matters.

Money and Finance

Investing in the Age of Generative AI

This post explores the current AI investment landscape and present a framework that a typical early-stage fund (funds in the $100-500m scale) might want to adopt.

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