Founder Weekly (Issue 674 February 26 2025)

Welcome to issue 674 of Founder Weekly. Let's get straight to the links this week.

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General

The Arc PMF Terrifying Questions Framework

Arc is Sequoia's company-building immersion for pre-seed and seed stage companies. This framework outlines the four questions startups must answer to get to PMF.

The Profitable Startup

This post argues that profitability is not unambitious for startups but rather provides control, allows focus on the original vision, and lets founders decide the growth pace. It emphasizes the value of small, focused teams and intentional hiring, leading to better product quality, stronger culture, and more freedom in decision-making.

The surprising patterns behind viral AI products

A deep dive into Bolt, Cursor, Granola, PhotoRoom, Replit and more.

Where will the AI Horde strike next? AI video, social media, and Hollywood

1000s of AI startups ride into entertainment, among dozens of industries.

How Consumer Psychology Informs AI Product Design

The IKEA Effect, the Paradox of Choice, and AI's Interface Problem.

Marketing, Sales and PR

The founder’s playbook for scaling to $1 million ARR

Practical guidelines for early stage startups on how to make your first seven figures in annual recurring revenue.

Instagram SEO: What It Is, How to Do It, & Best Practices

Instagram SEO tips include using keywords in your captions, optimizing your profile, and writing image alt text.

Money and Finance 

How “Venture Capital 3.0” Impacts Founders in the AI Age

Explore the changing landscape of venture capital, from its growth to 32,000+ VCs, the impact of AI, and what it means for founders in 2024. Key insights on fundraising, valuations, and industry trends.

Building Mighty Small Businesses

Pushing Back Against The Loudest Models in Venture Capital.

Breaking the VC Mold

10 (Mostly) Contrarian Insights for great VC Investments.

Simple Advice for Junior Folks in Venture Capital

Don’t Be a Generalist. Do One Thing Really Well for your GP and One Thing Really Well for Founders.