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Scaling Without Staff: AI-Augmented Operations and The Non-Technical Founder's Blueprint for Growth
Scaling Without Staff: AI-Augmented Operations and The Non-Technical Founder's Blueprint for Growth
Vibe Engineering

Discover the "Solo Unicorn Stack": a blueprint for non-technical founders to achieve rapid, de-risked growth. Learn how GenAIOps and a …

Dec 05, 2025 970 13 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read
Pivot Killer: Technical Debt and The AI-Augmented "Measure & Learn" Cycle
Pivot Killer: Technical Debt and The AI-Augmented "Measure & Learn" Cycle
Vibe Engineering

For solopreneurs, technical debt is the ultimate "Pivot Killer." Learn how to integrate Generative AI as your Virtual QA Team …

Dec 03, 2025 989 13 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read
The Lean Founder's Edge: AI as the Ultimate Waste Reduction Tool in the Build Phase
The Lean Founder's Edge: AI as the Ultimate Waste Reduction Tool in the Build Phase
Vibe Engineering

For solopreneurs, learn how Generative AI acts as the ultimate waste reduction tool in the software 'BUILD' phase. Accelerate MVP …

Dec 01, 2025 980 13 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read
POD Profit: Turning Observability Metrics into Strategic Decisions
POD Profit: Turning Observability Metrics into Strategic Decisions
Print on Demand Podcast

Scale your Print-on-Demand business to 30%+ profit margins. Master sustainability and pivot to high-margin accessories, using a rigorous break-even analysis …

Nov 28, 2025 3667 7 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read / Listen
POD Profit: How AI and SEO Validate Designs to Break the 20% Margin Barrier
POD Profit: How AI and SEO Validate Designs to Break the 20% Margin Barrier
Print on Demand Podcast

Use AI for rapid prototyping and high-intent SEO to validate custom designs, justify premium pricing, and scale profit margins past …

Nov 26, 2025 3758 5 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read / Listen
POD Profit: Launch Print-on-Demand with Zero Inventor
POD Profit: Launch Print-on-Demand with Zero Inventor
Print on Demand Podcast

Launch your Print-on-Demand (POD) brand with zero inventory risk. Learn the Lean founder's guide to outsourcing, finding a hyper-niche, and …

Nov 24, 2025 3914 6 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read / Listen
The Pivot or Persevere Moment: What to Do After Launch Day
The Pivot or Persevere Moment: What to Do After Launch Day
Learn

A guide for solopreneurs on navigating the "Post-Launch Hangover." Learn how to use the Build-Measure-Learn loop to analyze your data …

Nov 21, 2025 4111 24 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read
The Only 4 Numbers That Matter (Ignore the Vanity Metrics)
The Only 4 Numbers That Matter (Ignore the Vanity Metrics)
Build, Measure, Learn

Stop chasing vanity metrics (likes, followers). Learn the only 4 sanity metrics (Traffic, Leads, Sales, Conversion Rate) that prove your …

Nov 19, 2025 4097 16 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read
Stop Planning, Start Building: The $0 "Minimum Viable Business"
Stop Planning, Start Building: The $0 "Minimum Viable Business"
MVP & Prototyping

Stop planning, start building. Discover the $0 tech stack (Notion, Super.so, Gumroad) and a 48-hour plan to launch your Minimum …

Nov 17, 2025 4271 9 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read
The Final Stage: How to Tune, Pivot, and Scale Your AI Co-Founder
The Final Stage: How to Tune, Pivot, and Scale Your AI Co-Founder
Learn

Tune your automations by leveraging your experiment results to test and improve your AI's instructions and improve productivity.

Nov 14, 2025 5487 9 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read
From Time-Suck to Time Saved: How to Measure Your AI Agent's ROI
From Time-Suck to Time Saved: How to Measure Your AI Agent's ROI
Measure

Learn the essential, no-code measurement playbook for tracking your AI agent's Return on Investment (ROI).

Nov 12, 2025 5381 9 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read
Stop Coding, Start Defining: The Comprehensive MVP Approach to Building Your First AI Assistant
Stop Coding, Start Defining: The Comprehensive MVP Approach to Building Your First AI Assistant
Build Partner

Stop treating AI like software. Focus on capacity creation by rigorously defining your Minimum Viable Agent (MVA) using the R-C-O-G …

Nov 10, 2025 5749 9 min read
By Pivot Buddy Read
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