6.4Just chat man
2026-01-15 • technology innovation chat ai
Chat is the ultimate interface for AI, surpassing traditional tools and emphasizing the need to integrate everything into AI interactions.
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The text presents a metaphorical narrative comparing the choices of a drug overlord in 1980 Istanbul to the current landscape of AI startups. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on creating new capabilities rather than merely...
The article discusses the motivations behind entrepreneurship, particularly the desire for autonomy and impact, often expressed as a need to assert independence ('Fuck you'). It presents a framework for creating a startup's value ...
5.9Asimov Cascade
2026-01-07 • content creation stock market e-commerce ai asimov cascade
The post argues that while AI is a transformative force, its true value lies in its ability to create applications rather than merely generating repetitive content.
The post argues that the future of the AI application economy will be dominated by model companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, rather than application companies. It discusses OpenAI's financial situation, including its high valuati...
The post compares the Victorian era's patent frenzy to today's software creation, stressing the need for careful judgment in determining what is worth building.
Vibe engineering emphasizes understanding existing code and architecture over superficial coding, advocating for thorough debugging and effective use of AI tools in software development.
5.6AI apps are like music
2025-08-16 • pricing product design ai
The author discusses the challenges of pricing in AI applications, emphasizing the need to eliminate the model picker to simplify user experience and align incentives. Drawing parallels with Spotify's pricing struggles, the author...
The author critiques the prevailing belief in tech circles that AI will replace service jobs, arguing that this narrative is driven by venture capitalists' incentives rather than reality. Drawing on personal experience, the author...
The author reflects on their struggles as a startup founder competing against successful rivals in the sales automation space. Initially advised to ignore competition, they ultimately decide to study their competitors closely, dis...
The author reflects on the competition between WWE and WCW, using it as a case study for startups to understand product market fit. He emphasizes that WCW succeeded not by being better than WWE, but by being different, targeting a...
5.6Stand on your grave
2025-04-18 • business entrepreneurship personal development ai
The author, Mert Deveci, announces the shutdown of his company, Godmode, after years of hard work. He reflects on his life choices and future aspirations, using a metaphorical exercise of envisioning his own death to evaluate his ...
The author reflects on their experiences meeting successful founders from various stages of startup growth, highlighting impressive revenue figures achieved in short timeframes. They emphasize that while AI is often blamed for suc...
The post explains the concept of software applications as layers of data manipulation, emphasizing their role in various forms of user interaction. It introduces Glif.app, a platform that allows users to create and share AI-driven...
The post discusses the lessons B2B software can learn from B2C companies, emphasizing the competitive nature of B2C and the innovative user acquisition strategies that arise from it. It highlights Dippy.ai, an AI companionship app...
The blog post discusses the challenges faced by young entrepreneurs launching startups without brand recognition or resources. It highlights Websim.ai, a platform that allows users to generate applications through AI without needi...
4.8Greed is great
2025-06-23 • entrepreneurship building ambition mediocrity ai
The author discusses conversations with various individuals about company building and ambition, highlighting a common theme: many people settle for mediocrity due to a lack of will to pursue greatness. The text emphasizes that bu...
The author discusses the importance of clarity for startup founders, arguing that while many startup rules are circumstantial and can be broken, clarity is a fundamental principle that never fails. The text emphasizes the need for...
The author shares seven innovative ideas that address various problems in technology and society, including a new commercial search engine, AI memory portability, an AI wealth manager, simulations, a social version of ChatGPT, and...
The author, Mert Deveci, shares his experience experimenting with AI app creators, specifically Lovable.dev, Bolt.new, and Heyboss.xyz. He discusses the challenges of recreating his startup product, GodmodeHQ, using Lovable.dev, h...
4Cove.ai: A canvas that fills itself
2024-11-12 • technology product design ai
Cove.ai launched on October 8, aiming to disrupt AI user experience for prosumer users. The product allows for multi-threading on a canvas, contrasting with traditional linear chat interfaces. While it draws comparisons to tools l...