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3 Years of AI

Jan 28, 2026

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9 min read

3 Years of AI

And a reminder that people pay to stop feeling pain

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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The Delegation Flywheel

Jan 21, 2026

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9 min read

The Delegation Flywheel

And why risk is where the opportunity is

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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The Vanishing Sub $5M Round

Jan 13, 2026

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8 min read

The Vanishing Sub $5M Round

And why you should hire for jobs you know how to do

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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We Are So Back

Jan 7, 2026

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10 min read

We Are So Back

And why it's your job to believe

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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Mobile Apps Are Back

Dec 17, 2025

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7 min read

Mobile Apps Are Back

And why founders need to understand psychology

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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Join Me In Costa Rica

Dec 9, 2025

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8 min read

Join Me In Costa Rica

And this week's highlights

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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US Startups Are Pulling Ahead

Dec 3, 2025

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8 min read

US Startups Are Pulling Ahead

And remember that you're one business away

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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Bye Bye Junior Hires

Nov 25, 2025

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9 min read

Bye Bye Junior Hires

And why you should launch it anyway

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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The Ladder Of Proof

Nov 18, 2025

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9 min read

The Ladder Of Proof

And how search is changing

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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Vibecoded Video Games

Nov 11, 2025

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9 min read

Vibecoded Video Games

And why Hemingway's iceberg theory applies to your pitch

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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Don't Worry About Anyone Else

Nov 5, 2025

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9 min read

Don't Worry About Anyone Else

And how AI may change product management next

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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The 5 Levels of Work

Oct 28, 2025

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8 min read

The 5 Levels of Work

And why you shouldn't be afraid to be wrong

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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Ideas Need Execution

Oct 21, 2025

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7 min read

Ideas Need Execution

And why prediction markets can be 10x the size of sports betting platforms

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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Create Markets

Oct 14, 2025

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8 min read

Create Markets

And why there's a CAC crisis right now

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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Keep Going

Oct 7, 2025

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8 min read

Keep Going

And why CRM management is changing

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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996 Is Here

Sep 30, 2025

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10 min read

996 Is Here

And how you build credibility as your startup grows

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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Nobody Will Notice

Sep 23, 2025

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9 min read

Nobody Will Notice

And an idea to make better use of support convos

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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Down Rounds Are Increasing

Sep 16, 2025

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11 min read

Down Rounds Are Increasing

But not for the reason you think

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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Being a Founder is a Privilege

Sep 9, 2025

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10 min read

Being a Founder is a Privilege

And the 8+1 framework for a balanced life

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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Try Again

Aug 26, 2025

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10 min read

Try Again

And how AI is reshaping product development

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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Compete On The Problem

Aug 20, 2025

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9 min read

Compete On The Problem

Be essential for your customers

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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Truffle Pigs

Aug 13, 2025

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10 min read

Truffle Pigs

And a reminder to embrace uncertainty

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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Don't Look For Permission

Aug 5, 2025

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8 min read

Don't Look For Permission

And 7 pillars of leadership

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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Build, Sell, Understand

Jul 29, 2025

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10 min read

Build, Sell, Understand

And why focus is your advantage

Michael Houck
Michael Houck

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Tiny Team Playbook

Jul 22, 2025

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10 min read

Tiny Team Playbook

And how to build a business on expired domains

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
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