Happy Friday!

This special edition brings a few updates:

First,

thank you for subscribing and for all your thoughtful feedback—it truly makes my day and helps make this newsletter even better. If you’re enjoying it, please consider recommending it to friends who might find it helpful!

Second,

I’m excited to introduce a new feature: ONE SLIDE PITCH. With over 1,000 founders, investors, and tech enthusiasts reading each week, this is a fantastic chance to spotlight your company. Here’s the idea: capture your startup’s essence in one single slide—think outside the box! Use emojis, icons, numbers, memes, or whatever creative visuals tell your story best (no long text, though). Make it bold, memorable, and impactful. Apply to be featured by clicking here.

Lastly,

many of you have been reaching out for help finding co-founders, developers, marketers, and more. Starting this week, I’ll include a dedicated section for these community requests, shared after each week’s event list. This section is all about connecting with people who can bring your vision to life—focused on partnership and project needs. Submit your request here if you’re seeking a dedicated teammate or expert to join your journey.

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Escaping AI POC purgatory: Techniques for enterprise AI engineers

Many companies struggle to move generative AI from experimentation to production.

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• Managing project scope

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• Navigating AI application development

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