Focused Chaos

We Need More Angel Investors

Angel investors are a critical part of building successful startup ecosystems

Feb 3 • Ben Yoskovitz

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January 2026

Introducing Subtexting, the Universal Translator for What Your Coworkers Really Mean

A couple days ago I participated in the Build for Builders Hackathon, hosted at the Highline Beta office, and co-run by 8090. Technically I was a judge…

Jan 20 • Ben Yoskovitz

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Vibe Coding Without System Design is a Trap

"Measure twice, cut once" is still good advice, but AI tools make it so easy to break that rule.

Jan 6 • Ben Yoskovitz

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November 2025

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, 2025 • Ben Yoskovitz

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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, 2025 • Ben Yoskovitz

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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, 2025 • Ben Yoskovitz

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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, 2025 • Ben Yoskovitz

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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, 2025 • Ben Yoskovitz

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25 Years

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

Sep 9, 2025 • Ben Yoskovitz

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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, 2025 • Ben Yoskovitz

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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, 2025 • Ben Yoskovitz

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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, 2025 • Ben Yoskovitz

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