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The Speed Trap

AI promises both speed and quality. The answer is increasingly yes, but not yet by default, and understanding why matters.

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The Unicorn Myth is Tired

The startup world is obsessed with unicorns. Most founders — especially minority, rural, and first-generation founders — find themselves on a different path. It's time to talk about a different kind of builder, and a different kind of dream.

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