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“So what’s stopping you from doing 10x in your business currently?” - was the…

“So what’s stopping you from doing 10x in your business currently?” - was the first question. This past weekend I had another meeting one of my mentors, Sardor Umrdinov, the founder of Home Alliance...

April 22, 2026|Read Full Article
Insights·1 min read

3 years ago invested in Fathom.ai at the seed stage.

3 years ago invested in Fathom.ai at the seed stage. Back then it was pretty much the only product in its category and since then a ton of new companies like Granola popped up. I started worrying...

April 21, 2026Read
Insights·1 min read

Had a great meeting with Saydullo Abdullaev from texnoplov, the #1 pop scienc…

Had a great meeting with Saydullo Abdullaev from texnoplov, the #1 pop science media channel in Uzbekistan. Saydullo came to the US invited directly by the US embassy on a special program. We...

April 18, 2026Read
Insights·1 min read

Profit is not the default state of a business.

Profit is not the default state of a business. Most businesses lose money. The ones that don't got there by staying paranoid — especially when things were going well. Here's why: A) Growth hides...

April 14, 2026Read
Insights·2 min read

I burned $600,000 on a startup that was dead 6 months before I admitted it.

I burned $600,000 on a startup that was dead 6 months before I admitted it. A few years ago, I poured everything into a startup idea. The money bled out month after month, iteration after iteration....

April 14, 2026Read
Insights·1 min read

"AI is my co-pilot" says a developer who is about to be laid off soon.

"AI is my co-pilot" says a developer who is about to be laid off soon. An AI agent is the developer, not a copilot

April 14, 2026Read
AI & Technology·4 min read

The Era of SaaS Is Ending — We're Building Our Own Tools Now

I spend over $10k/month on SaaS tools to run my business. My team started vibecoding replacements. One intern already replaced a $900/month tool. The era of licensing software is giving way to owning it.

April 4, 2026Read
Startups·4 min read

The First One-Person Billion Dollar Company Is Here

A company with barely any employees just hit $1.8 billion in valuation. AI made it possible. We are going to see a lot more of these — and it is going to become the standard.

April 3, 2026Read
Business·4 min read

Why I'm Launching a Productized Service for AI-Powered App Development

I want to offer unlimited access to my team of AI engineers, designers, and PMs for a flat monthly fee. Inspired by DesignJoy, here is why I think this model is the future of agencies.

April 3, 2026Read
AI & Technology·3 min read

I Replaced My Executive Assistant with an AI Agent

A week ago I posted a job vacancy for an EA. Someone suggested I try an AI agent instead. What happened next changed my perspective on the future of work forever.

March 1, 2026Read
Startups·3 min read

Meeting Founders in Silicon Valley: Why Being Here Matters

Had an incredible meeting with Akmal Paiziev, founder of New Max and Numeo AI. If you're building a tech company and you're not in the Valley, you're missing out.

March 1, 2026Read
AI & Technology·3 min read

I Vibecoded My Entire Website with Manus

My new website was fully vibecoded from a text chat with Manus on Telegram. One reference site, my LinkedIn, and a few prompts later — I had a complete portfolio.

February 27, 2026Read
Business·3 min read

Profit First: The Book That Changed How I Think About Business

I'm reading Profit First by Mike Michalowicz and it's the most mindset-changing book I've read in the longest time. If you run a business that makes revenue, you must read it.

January 23, 2026Read
AI & Technology·3 min read

2026 Is the Biggest Year of AI Transformation

The things we thought were going to happen when ChatGPT came out three years ago are now finally happening. From rebuilding websites with a single prompt to agents automating entire workforces.

February 27, 2026Read
Startups·2 min read

Y Combinator Is Funding AI Agencies — Time to Launch Yours

YC is now actively funding AI agencies. If you've been thinking about starting one, this is your sign. The AI agent economy is here and the opportunity window is wide open.

February 26, 2026Read
Leadership·3 min read

Why Every Founder Needs an Executive Assistant

My EA is leaving and I'm hiring a new one. Here's why having a personal assistant is one of the most underrated investments a founder can make — and what I look for in candidates.

February 18, 2026Read
Personal·3 min read

After 5 Years in Miami, I Moved to Silicon Valley

I just moved to Menlo Park to be in the heart of tech. It's been a long-time goal and I finally did it. Here's what the transition has been like so far.

February 5, 2026Read
Entrepreneurship·3 min read

He Makes $6M a Year Selling Minecraft Builds

I met a 23-year-old who built a multimillion dollar company selling virtual houses and dragons to Minecraft players. Started at 16. This world is truly abundant.

January 26, 2026Read
Leadership·3 min read

Why Every Manager Should Create a 'Working With Me' Manual

I just created the first draft of my 'Working with Sardor Manual' and I'm sharing it with all my direct reports. Here's why every leader should do the same.

January 23, 2026Read
Business·3 min read

Elon Musk at $800B — The Path to Becoming the First Trillionaire

Elon just passed $800 billion in net worth after xAI's latest funding round. This year he's expected to become the first official trillionaire in history.

January 14, 2026Read
AI & Technology·3 min read

AI in Healthcare: My Personal Experience at the Hospital

I had a health scare and ChatGPT diagnosed me before the doctor did. Then the doctor pulled out an AI recorder. We're already living in an AI-first world.

January 10, 2026Read
Business·3 min read

Silicon Valley's Smartest Minds Share Their 2026 Predictions

The All-In Podcast crew — some of the smartest people in Silicon Valley — just dropped their 2026 predictions. From political shifts to business deals, here's what they see coming.

January 8, 2026Read
AI & Technology·3 min read

I Drove from Miami to Georgia on Tesla's Full Self-Drive with Grok AI

Tesla added Grok AI to its cars and it's a game changer. I drove the entire way on FSD while chatting with Grok. 2026 is the year of autonomous technology adoption.

December 30, 2025Read

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