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Leaders Are Often Impatient. Is That a Superpower or a Weakness?

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Leaders Are Often Impatient. Is That a Superpower or a Weakness?

Mike Hofman

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May 19, 2026

The Case for Skipping Venture Capital

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The Case for Skipping Venture Capital

Mike Hofman

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May 18, 2026

The Glamorous Growth Strategy of Flamingo Estate

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The Glamorous Growth Strategy of Flamingo Estate

Mike Hofman

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May 17, 2026

The HR Pros Turning Workplace Horror Stories Into Startup Success

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The HR Pros Turning Workplace Horror Stories Into Startup Success

Mike Hofman

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May 16, 2026

Steve Blank Was Hacking for Defense Before It Was Cool. How His Stanford Class Changed Defense and Silicon Valley

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Steve Blank Was Hacking for Defense Before It Was Cool. How His Stanford Class Changed Defense and Silicon Valley

Mike Hofman

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May 15, 2026

Big Whoop: How Will Ahmed Is Playing the Wearables Long Game

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Big Whoop: How Will Ahmed Is Playing the Wearables Long Game

Mike Hofman

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May 14, 2026

The Exact Hire That Took This Creator From Burned Out to $30,000 Months

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The Exact Hire That Took This Creator From Burned Out to $30,000 Months

Mike Hofman

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May 13, 2026

Your AI Is Getting Dumber—and More Expensive. Here’s Why

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Your AI Is Getting Dumber—and More Expensive. Here’s Why

Mike Hofman

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May 12, 2026

The Advice This AI Investor Gives Every Founder She Backs

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The Advice This AI Investor Gives Every Founder She Backs

Mike Hofman

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May 11, 2026

Bethany McLean: I’m Worried About Private Credit. Here’s Why

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Bethany McLean: I’m Worried About Private Credit. Here’s Why

Mike Hofman

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May 10, 2026

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Schoolhouse Rocked: How a Private Equity Playbook Bankrupted a Beloved Home Goods Brand

Mike Hofman

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May 9, 2026

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel Has to Go

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Snap CEO Evan Spiegel Has to Go

Mike Hofman

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May 8, 2026