Dave vs. AI
I’ve built startups, raised kids, and now I’m just trying to survive the rise of the machines. Dave vs AI is my way of sorting out what’s actually happening — no jargon, no doom, just clarity (and the occasional meme).
Every Major AI Company is Hiding Something From You...
Specifically the AI companies. Here are the 2 possible biggest reasons.
What Are We Teaching AI About Us?
The power of inputs, and the unintended consequences of collective fear
Kids, AI, and The Mental Health Minefield
Why kids today are the "experiment" with new AI tools
The Common Misconception About "MVPs"
The startup world often gets “MVP” wrong... here's everything you need to know.
Why Startups Won’t Look Like Startups Anymore
The “scrappy garage founder” stereotype is out. Here’s what that means for investors, customers, and competitors.
The New Playbook for Starting a Company in The Era of AI
The rules just got flipped upside down...
How My Friend Plans to Turn a $600k Flower Shop Into a 7-Figure Ecom Brand
There's hidden potential inside ‘boring’ boomer businesses
The Importance of Creating 'Authentic' Content Online
Don't Be a Twitter or LinkedIn Bro Posting Platitudes...
Reflecting Back on Our AppArmor Journey
How My Brother and I Built a $40M Business That Started in 2011
Why Founders Are Usually The Bottleneck In Their Business
Something Chris & I Learned The Hard Way Early On at AppArmor...
Something Weird Happened When I Mentioned AI Sales Tools Recently
A Misconception I'm Seeing About Humans vs. AI
To Chase VC... Or to Not Chase VC
Why You Should Be Hesitant to Take on Funding as a Startup
$5M Startup with 5 People
AI Tools (like the one in today's newsletter) can help you get there
How Founders Can Break Free From The Day-to-Day Operations
Understanding 'Trench Warfare' in Business & How to Level Up