Miguel

Empowering founders with the strategies, frameworks, and AI tools to execute like the top 10%.

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I put together a Startup Framework Vault—12 proven frameworks to take you from idea to product-market fit without wasting time on the wrong things.

It’s free, and you can start using it today. Grab your copy here 👉 https://t.co/5Ui1eLBVzD

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TL;DR:

1. Build reliable (not perfect) products

2. Have a clear value prop

3. Price smartly for early adoption

4. Validate with real sales (not just hype)

5. Compete where you can win

Learn from Humane’s mistakes—don’t let your startup become a cautionary tale.

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Why Humane’s AI Pin Failed: 7 Lessons for Founders

Humane raised $230M, aimed to disrupt smartphones, and sold to HP for $116M.

What went wrong? A masterclass in how NOT to launch a product.

Here’s the breakdown:

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6/ They Burned Through $230M—Fast
Money isn’t the problem. Execution is.

Cash burn with no path to sustainability is a fast track to nowhere.

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Most founder advice is noise. But not these:

Distribution > Product
The best product rarely wins; the one with the best distribution does.

Speed & Iteration > Planning
Fast execution with tight feedback loops beats a perfect plan.

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@signulll Not sure. I actually think ai will enable/empower product management and have them be more hands-on.
They can validate and produce some quick MVPs using ai.
On the other hand, junior and mid-level sw devs will have a harder time.

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@Codie_Sanchez https://t.co/0EN3W6S9kH

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@heydannymiranda Your podcast is one of the best out there.

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@FounderKyle B. The more you use your own product, the better.

You'll be able to anticipate the problems before the customer mentions them because you'll actually be facing those problems.

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The Takeaway?

1️⃣ Uber → Just a black car app

2️⃣ DoorDash → A PDF + manual deliveries

3️⃣ ChatGPT → A basic research preview

None were perfect. All became giants.

If you’re waiting for a perfect MVP, you’re waiting too long. Launch now. 🚀

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Most MVPs suck.

But that didn’t stop these billion-dollar startups.

Here are 3 famous startups that launched with awful MVPs—and still won big 👇

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3/ ChatGPT launched as a “low-key test” 🤖

When OpenAI dropped ChatGPT in Nov 2022, it was just a barebones GPT-3.5 chatbot.

🚀 No plugins, no GPT-4, no fancy features

🚀 No login required at first

🚀 Hit 1M users in 5 days

Even OpenAI was shocked.

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@BoshoffWiehan Yes, for sure! I think it's a good idea to test with an audience like on TikTok or Instagram :)