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SaaS Still Has a Moat. Just Not the One We Think.

SaaS Still Has a Moat. Just Not the One We Think.

SaaS’s real moat is learned behavior, not locked-up data. That buys incumbents time—but agentic context layers are already beginning to dismantle it.

My AI Has Its Own Email and Git Account. Here's Day 3. (

My AI Has Its Own Email and Git Account. Here's Day 3. (

I installed Moltbot/OpenClaw a few days ago to see what the fuss was about. Three days in, I have taken the red pill. It changes how everyone will work with AI. For the first time, I understand what having an autonomous agent is about. It is as transformative as

"Be Different" doesn't work for building products anymore.

"Be Different" doesn't work for building products anymore.

We are in the middle of the biggest red ocean I have ever seen in software development. Thanks to AI coding, it has never been easier to design, develop, and distribute software. A process that once took months - designing in Figma, having developers write and test code, and deploying to

Part 5: Your Action Plan for the New Distribution Era

Part 5: Your Action Plan for the New Distribution Era

AI is breaking traditional marketing. SEO is fading, ads are saturated. Your action plan for the new distribution era is here: master AIVO, create viral visuals, and leverage curators before the window closes. The game has changed—don't get left behind.

Part 4: The Rising Power of Trusted Curators

Part 4: The Rising Power of Trusted Curators

As AI creates a flood of software, distinguishing quality from 'slop' becomes impossible. Buyers will abandon traditional discovery and turn to trusted authorities. This post explores the rising power of human influencers, private communities, and even AI celebrities as the new curators of choice.

Part 3: Going Viral with Product-Led "Visual Wow" Moments

Part 3: Going Viral with Product-Led "Visual Wow" Moments

How do products skyrocket from $0 to $10M ARR in months? Through "Visual Wows." In today's visual social media landscape, viral distribution comes from empowering users to create impressive outputs they're eager to share. This shareable "wow" moment is the new engine for product-led growth.

Part 2: Winning the New AI Search Game with GEO/AIVO

Part 2: Winning the New AI Search Game with GEO/AIVO

User search is shifting from Google to AI chats like ChatGPT. Winning this new gatekeeper to discovery requires AI Visibility Optimization (AIVO), the new SEO. Getting your brand authoritatively recommended by an AI will soon be more valuable than a #1 ranking, creating a huge new advantage.

Distribution in the Era of AI: A 5-Part Series

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Distribution in the Era of AI: A 5-Part Series

AI makes building software easier, but distribution harder. As AI tools create a flood of new content and ads, old channels like SEO, social media ads, and email marketing are becoming less effective. This series explores why the old growth playbook is now obsolete and what comes next.

Junior Roles Aren’t Going Away

Junior Roles Aren’t Going Away

Everyone’s talking about how AI is replacing junior roles. But from inside the trenches, it’s clear: these roles aren't going to disappear—they'll evolve. The new entry-level job isn’t about doing the work yourself. It’s about guiding AI to do it right.

The Rise of Vibe-Coding for Non-Developers

The Rise of Vibe-Coding for Non-Developers

Lately, there’s been considerable excitement surrounding "vibe coding" platforms for non-developers - tools like Lovable, Bolt, and Replit - that let anyone build websites simply by describing their ideas in a plain English chat box. If you've been following startup or tech circles, you've

MCPs, Gatekeepers, and the Future of AI

MCPs, Gatekeepers, and the Future of AI

MCPs—Model Context Protocols—are set to transform AI from passive chatbots into powerful, action-taking agents. But the real story isn’t what MCPs enable—it’s who controls them.

Is AI Making Me Lazy?

Is AI Making Me Lazy?

Lately, I've noticed something interesting—not just in my own work but also among friends and colleagues. AI tools like GPT-4, Claude, and Cursor have quickly become part of our daily workflow. They're amazing at drafting emails, debugging code, brainstorming ideas, and a ton more,

In The AI-rena

AI is changing everything. Not just how we build software, but who is building it. This moment feels like the biggest shift since the internet in the late 1990s—maybe even bigger. AI is making development 5-10x faster, breaking down traditional roles, and turning small, high-leverage teams into