The Spec Work Trap
Why asking capable people to work for free doesn't work, what it signals about the person asking, and how to respond professionally.
• 9 min read
Looking for a Technical Cofounder Is Usually a Red Flag
When someone says they're looking for a technical cofounder, they're revealing more than they intend. Here's how to identify builders versus dreamers.
• 9 min read
The Equity Tell
If startup equity is so valuable, why does it only flow one direction? The answer reveals everything about what that equity is actually worth.
• 8 min read
The Job Posting That Doesn't Exist
That CTO role you're applying for might not be a real job. Here's how to recognize deal flow harvesting disguised as employment.
• 8 min read
The Startup Industrial Complex
The startup ecosystem has become a dream factory that profits from founders, not businesses. Here's how to see through it.
• 19 min read