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Blog08 May 2025

Startups: Stop Acting Like Consultants — Set Up POCs That Lead to Real Deals

Startups often fall into the trap of running aimless POCs that go nowhere. Learn how to take control of the process, ask sharper questions, and set clear expectations that turn proof of concept into proof of value.

Blog01 May 2025

Expose Yourself to Luck: How Nomadic Drones Used the Alchemist Network to Revolutionize Utility Inspections

Discover how Nomadic Drones leveraged Alchemist programming to refine their AI-powered drone technology, secure funding, and scale across global utility markets.

Blog17 April 2025

Stop Selling, Start Solving: 5 Questions Early Stage Founders MUST Ask (Plus a Reality Check)

Early-stage founders must move beyond selling products and instead focus on solving customer problems by asking the right questions, refining their sales approach, and prioritizing real revenue over vanity pipeline metrics.

Blog03 April 2025

From Franchises to AI: How Zignyl is Redefining Employee Engagement

Learn how Zignyl evolved from an internal solution to a venture-backed platform, the key challenges it addresses for multi-unit businesses, and how strategic partnerships and team-building accelerated its growth trajectory.

Blog27 March 2025

The Real Startup Superpower: Building a Culture of Accountability

This article explores how startups can thrive by embedding a balanced culture of hard and soft accountability—driving performance while building trust.

Blog06 March 2025

Scaling AI Across Borders: How Bitgrit Leveraged Alchemist Programs to Enter the US Market

Discover how Bitgrit leveraged three Alchemist programs to refine its strategy, accelerate US market entry, and scale its AI-powered enterprise solutions.

Blog06 February 2025

Top 7 Things Founders Do Wrong When Taking Products to Market

I’ve taken a lot of products to market, and I’ve worked with hundreds of startups. I’ve seen countless failures, numerous pivots, and several successes. In my experience, the failures and pivots have one thing in common: they get Go-to-Market (GTM) wrong.

Blog23 January 2025

Startups: 5 Ways to Guarantee the Attention of Your Customer

Discover how startup marketing drives awareness, shapes perception, and builds lasting engagement. Learn actionable strategies, including personal branding, Easter eggs, thought leadership, humor, and managing controversy. Explore the Perception Formula—heuristics, hormones, and history—to create a memorable impression and drive success.

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