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Welcome to issue 646 of Founder Weekly. Let's get straight to the links this week.
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AI start-ups: Don’t sell picks and shovels, dig with them
The article advises AI startups to focus on using their technology to create end-user applications rather than merely selling the tools (picks and shovels) to others. By directly applying AI innovations, startups can better demonstrate their value and impact, leading to greater success and adoption.

Tarpit Ideas: The Sequel
The long awaited follow-up to their original tarpit ideas video, Dalton and Michael dispel some misconceptions about what a tarpit idea actually is and how it applies to current technology trends like artificial intelligence. Don't get stuck!

Why Founders Should Hire a Chief of Staff
And why I went from non-believer to fan.

How AI Will Change Education
Predicting Innovation in Education, from Personalized Learning to the Downfall of College.

McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2024
Which technology trends matter most for companies in 2024? New analysis by the McKinsey Technology Council highlights the adoption, development, and industry effects of advanced technologies.


Marketing, Sales and PR

The honest guide to hitting 200K LinkedIn followers
How we grew Wiz's company page (5 tactics that actually work).

The next era of GTM tech
Austin Hay (Reforge, Ramp, Clarify) on how to build a tech stack that lasts.


Money and Finance

Slicing the Startup Pie: Data-Driven Insights on Founder Equity
If you think splitting startup equity is as simple as a 50/50 handshake, think again - the data tells a different story.

The fundraising game
Understand venture capital in 3-min.

The Venturification of Research & The Resulting Prisoner's Dilemma
On the progression of building Applied Research Organizations and how venture capital may be changing science and research development forever.

A Few Thoughts On VC-Backed Rollups
Justified VC enthusiasm around AI-enabled services has turned into questionable capital allocation.
 
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