Month: July 2026
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Market Research for New Products: A Founder’s Playbook
You've probably got a note on your phone, a half-baked Figma file, or a sketch on a diner napkin. You keep coming back to it. Part of you thinks, “This could work.” The other part thinks, “If I tell people, they'll steal it. If I build it first, I might waste a year.” I get…
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Product Market Fit Validation: A Founder’s Guide
You're probably doing what most founders do at this stage. You've got a Figma file open, a half-built prototype, a notes app full of feature ideas, and a quiet belief that if you just keep pushing, the market will eventually reward you. I get it. Building feels productive. Talking to customers can feel slow, awkward,…
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Discover 7 Startup Companies Chicago: Ones to Watch in 2026
The first time I tried to plug into Chicago's founder world, I did what everyone tells you to do. I went to the events, collected the name tags, and had the same thin conversations with people who were clearly waiting to talk to someone else. That approach wastes time. Chicago rewards proximity, but not the…
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