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Welcome to issue 586 of Founder Weekly. Let's get straight to the links this week.
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The open-source AI boom is built on Big Tech’s handouts. How long will it last?
Greater access to the code behind generative models is fueling innovation. But if top companies get spooked, they could close up shop.

The Acquihire Market for Early Stage Startups is Ice Cold. One Better Strategy? Announce You’re For Sale.
The article highlights the current cold market for acquihires of early-stage startups and suggests that publicly announcing the intent to sell could be a more effective strategy in attracting potential buyers and maximizing acquisition opportunities.

Generative AI: An Asteroid Impact Event on B2B Software
Speed and Adaptability Will Define the B2B SaaS Winners in the Generative AI (R)evolution.

Alma’s Path to Product-Market Fit — How to Pivot and Succeed as a Solo Non-Technical Founder
Alma founder and CEO Harry Ritter sits down with First Round partner Todd Jackson to tell the story of how he tackled a huge pandemic pivot that turned his initial startup idea on its head and found product-market fit twice.


Marketing, Sales and PR

How Vanta Grew Through the Downturn
The trust management platform has used a venture capital winter to extend its lead.

Seeking a Distribution Advantage with AI
The teams who unlock novel distribution advantages first will have a tremendous competitive advantage in the AI wave.

20k feedback & 5k users in one month: Using Discord to start our AI growth flywheel
The story of using Discord to cold start Opus Clip, our generative AI video editing tool, and spin our growth flywheel.


Money and Finance

The Art of Crafting Your Startup's Story
Raising funds as a startup founder is hard and opaque. Let's break it down into practical steps.

What’s Happening With Seed And Series A Funding, In 4 Charts
Investment into seed startups globally grew in Q2 2022, even as venture investment dropped off dramatically. That’s no longer the case.


Tips, Tools and Services

‘Give Away Your People’ — How Managers Can (and Should) Prep for High Performers to Leave
Seasoned startup operator Clarissa Shen offers a fresh perspective on Molly Graham’s ‘Give Away Your Legos’ framework by sharing her own tactics on how to proactively manage for high performers to leave.

How to Hire your Next Community Lead
Design your role, source candidates, and run interviews with this comprehensive guide.
 
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