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Belief at the edge - #10
Why bold conviction, not craft alone, is the new growth engine.
Ross Chapman
Ross Chapman is a strategic product leader who helps ambitious teams solve the right problems, fast.
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The systems are the strategy - #9
AI isn’t just changing how we build. It’s changing who builds, when we start, and what we expect from the process.
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Start earlier - #8
This week is about anticipating value, not chasing it. From pre-emptive retention to product-led selling and the builders shaping what’s next.
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Zig then zag - #7
The straight path is broken. This week’s signals explore why adaptability, taste and small bets are winning out over rigid plans and linear growth.
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'Magic' is a move - #6
AI is shifting when and how value gets proven. This week, we explore the tools, tactics and mindset shifts that turn speed into signal.
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Venture is changing. So is product - #5
Less polish, more care. Less capital, more action. Here’s what the new wave actually looks like.
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AI is changing how we build — fast. Here’s how to stay ahead - #4
Zapier’s turning AI into infrastructure. Duolingo’s rethinking how engineers work. YC is vibe coding full-stack apps with Claude. Plus: Claire Vo just dropped a new podcast on practical AI.
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Signals from the frontlines - #3
AI agents, strategic design and the real reasons VCs say no - here’s what the future of work actually looks like.
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But why is nobody vibe-coding? - #2
We’ve got the tools. We’ve got the speed. So why are so many teams still building like it’s 2019?
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AI is the new baseline - #1
Shopify made it mandatory. Runway automated it. Linear designed around it. Here’s what these signals mean for builders.
Design
When should you use a Design Sprint?
An overview to the methodology.
Product
What is product strategy?
Here are key elements and considerations to include in your product strategy.