Focused Chaos

The Real Differentiator in the AI Era: A Sharp, Specific Value Proposition

A proper insight driving a precise value proposition is the best way to stand out and give yourself a chance to win.

Nov 18 • 

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Vintage Shirts, Pet Rocks and Forward Deployed Engineers

What's old is new again and that's OK. But remember: the fundamentals always matter.

Nov 4 • 

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October 2025

Beyond the Hype: Building the Real AI Economy

The industry isn’t crashing; it’s maturing. Now comes the hard part: making the business case for AI through strategy, scalable value creation and…

Oct 21 • 

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How I Built a "Complete" Web App in 2 Days Using Lovable

Using Lovable I built a Corporate Venture Studio Builder tool in 2 days with a complete survey, analysis and report generation.

Oct 7 • 

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September 2025

The Founder Myth: There's No Perfect Founder Type

A lot of people believe they know how to define "the perfect founder." Good luck with that.

Sep 23 • 

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25 Years

A personal story about family, sickness and time running out.

Sep 9 • 

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August 2025

I Reviewed 50 Startup Pitch Decks. Here’s What They Keep Getting Wrong.

Focused on early stage startups (ideation to seed+), here's the most common breakdowns and advice provided reviewing pitch deck submissions.

Aug 5 • 

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July 2025

How to Avoid the 5 Biggest MVP Mistakes

The Minimum Viable Product is so misunderstood, but so important to get right.

Jul 22 • 

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Did AI Kill the Lean Startup?

Of course not. AI should supercharge core Lean Startup principles, which remain fundamental to building successful startups.

Jul 8 • 

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June 2025

The Great Pitch Deck Review: Send Me Your Pitch Deck

Send me your pitch deck and I'll provide feedback for free.

Jun 24 • 

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The 10-Step Playbook for Founders When Considering a Micro-Exit

A comprehensive guide to selling your startup by Adam McIsaac, including examples and case studies.

Jun 3 • 

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May 2025

Venture Studios Aren't in the Business of Building Ventures, They're in the Business of Exiting Them

Venture studios win by driving cash on cash returns, ideally faster than typical investors.

May 20 • 

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