Archive | SCALABLE

Oct 21, 2026

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2 min read

No new AI buyers

👉 New AI adoption at US businesses grew 0.62 points in September. I show where your next AI dollar comes from, plus the $15.75B startup that grows with usage.

Egemen Eres

Oct 14, 2026

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3 min read

Seed got smaller

👉 Seed is the only stage where the median US deal shrank in 2026. I show how to plan around it, plus the $3.1B startup that ranks AI models.

Egemen Eres

Oct 7, 2026

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3 min read

Make the cut

👉 Healthcare buyers are moving AI work to vendors, and 42% are cutting the vendor list. I show who stays on it, plus the $4B startup that powers 1 in 6 US apartments.

Sep 30, 2026

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3 min read

Sell finished work

👉 Token prices fell 41% since March, and startups that charge for finished work keep the savings. I also cover the $100M startup that charges $75 per filed tax return.

Sep 23, 2026

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3 min read

Headcount follows demand

👉 Your growth rate should set your hiring pace. Here is the ICONIQ data behind it, plus the $75M startup that plans to pay people for what they know.

Mar 19, 2025

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9 min read

👾 vibe coding

👉 AI tools are at every step at building a startup and launching products. Here's how you know if you're building for real demand - or just chasing hype.

Product

Egemen Eres

Mar 12, 2025

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7 min read

🏆 Top 1% Founders

👉 Staying ahead shouldn’t be left to chance, here's how you'll make sure your startup's success is no random luck.

Product

Egemen Eres

Mar 5, 2025

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7 min read

🎯 Align & Execute

👉 Great startups win because they deliver real value, which is only possible with compatible cofounders.

Mindset

Egemen Eres

Feb 26, 2025

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7 min read

Retention Metrics

👉 Retention is everything - if usage drops, the willingness to pay goes down and people are likely to churn.

Growth

Egemen Eres

Feb 19, 2025

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8 min read

How HubX Prevented $100K MRR Churn in 3 Months

👉 Boost your app sales by easily adding new payment methods and offer over 30 currencies in a single click.

Product

Egemen Eres

Feb 15, 2025

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4 min read

🚀 Grow beyond the app stores

👉 The all-in-one payments solution that fuels your app's growth on the web.

Growth

Egemen Eres

Feb 12, 2025

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7 min read

🗡️ 8 Startup Killers

👉 Bad advice kills startups. Look for advice from people who know what they are talking about - not just those with big titles.

Mindset

Egemen Eres

Feb 5, 2025

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9 min read

🤔 "Bad" Accelerators?

👉 Learn how to differentiate good and bad accelerators + Get 3 months of Notion Plus plan with unlimited AI (worth up to $3,000).

Financials & Fundraising

Egemen Eres

Jan 29, 2025

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8 min read

🍼 "baby fooding"

👉 This common SaaS practice allows founders to experience their product like a customer.

User Research

Egemen Eres

No new AI buyers

Seed got smaller

Make the cut

Sell finished work

Headcount follows demand

👾 vibe coding

🏆 Top 1% Founders

🎯 Align & Execute

Retention Metrics

How HubX Prevented $100K MRR Churn in 3 Months

🚀 Grow beyond the app stores

🗡️ 8 Startup Killers

🤔 "Bad" Accelerators?

🍼 "baby fooding"

Launch and grow winning startups.