Business
This is where I talk about the world of business—what works, what doesn’t, and everything in between. Whether it’s tips for growth or stories from my own journey, I’ll share what I’ve learned. No fancy terms, just simple advice for navigating the business world.
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Biggest threat of software business
For decades, business software was the dream of entrepreneurs.You find a niche. You build a SaaS product. You get an average 70% margin.You take a portion of your profits, hire smart engineers, and turn those investments into a barrier for… more
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Most impactful training in my life
You never know which training might change your life. This is the story of one that changed my mindset and the choices I made after. It was September 2023. I sat in a sunny room in Lille, thinking it was… more
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My Top 3 challenges in building a business (after corporate life)
As someone who left the corporate world to build a business, I can honestly share my top 3 downsides of being an entrepreneur. 1. Financial uncertainty In corporate life, every month you get that lovely SMS: DING – salary’s in.As… more
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AI reshaped business rules
Reminder to myself: The game has changed. Playing by the old rules is a losing strategy. more
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Revenue ≠ Profit
To earn $1M, you need: Many businesses run at a loss for years. Sometimes by choice, like Amazon, Facebook, and Uber. More often, it’s due to ignorance. My approach is straightforward: Focus on profitability from day one and every day… more
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Product ≠ Business
Here’s the Vibe Coding curve in Google Trends. You don’t need to be an oracle to predict the flood of non-technical, idea-driven people rushing into software and SaaS. People like me, honestly. The barriers of technical expertise and high development… more
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Shoshin: beginner’s mindset
I’d like to share an idea I discovered last year that has been helping me a lot — Shoshin, or the beginner’s mind In the 1990s, Phil Jackson took the concept of Shoshin from Zen Buddhism and made it a… more
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Thoughts on growing layoffs in 2025
Layoffs are becoming more frequent in 2025, and I fear this is just the beginning. Here’s why: Two spirals are twisting into one big negative loop, making corporate and government jobs increasingly unsafe: economic & tech. 1. EconomicAfter the COVID-era… more
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My notes from the recent YC Vibe Coding video
The founders’ quotes at the beginning were the best part: Notes from video: more
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Eugene Kleiner’s Startup Laws
In 1957, Eugene Kleiner and seven engineers left Shockley Semiconductor. With a $1.5 million investment, they started Fairchild Semiconductor and became the founders of Silicon Valley. The “Traitorous 8” built more than one company. Their ideas led to Intel, AMD,… more
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The oldest company in the world — 1400 years
Kongo Gumi was the oldest company in the world, surviving for over 1,400 years. A Japanese family business, it had been building temples since 578 AD. For centuries, its success rested on the steady demand for Buddhist temples. Generous donations… more
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AI future of business communication
The future is here 🤯 It’s long been predicted that most business communication will shift to AI representatives—and this video shows how it’ll all work. Two AI agents quickly recognize each other. Then they switch from spoken English to a… more
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Feeling down while building is Ok
This video is a good reminder In YouTube’s early days, co-founder Steve Chen felt down because only 40 videos were uploaded weekly. Now, millions are added daily. Big things start small. What seems tiny today might be huge tomorrow. Isn’t… more
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Power of micro teams today
Small teams can do big things! Maybe because they move faster, make better decisions, and focus on what really matters? more
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Fear of Failure
Fear of failure is deep in our brains. It was shaped by millions of years of survival. Back then, failure meant no food or danger. If you failed to hunt, you could go hungry. If you failed to grow food,… more
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My story of launching E-shop business with AI
(in 2 months and 3 steps: Seed→Feed→Grow) In 2024, after six years in the corporate world, I left my secure job to start my own business. This time I took a fresh approach, using a lot of AI and automation… more
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An interesting look at Nike’s recent business struggles
I found this story on LinkedIn here. The article was originally posted by MRKTNG.fi. I agree with two points: But I don’t agree with the article’s title. I don’t think consultants ruined the business. It looks more like a leadership… more
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Reminder: Marketing
A reminder to myself: Marketing is more than just sales. It is about the people you help.It is about solving real problems.It is about the stories you tell.It is about building strong connections. Does your customer remember you after paying? more
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Minimum Lovable Product
The era of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is fading. Now, the focus shifts to the Minimum Lovable Product (MLP). For a long time, MVPs were the go-to strategy for startups—launch quickly, test, and refine. A smart approach, right? But… more
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Growth vs Profitability dilemma
What do Amazon, Uber, Tesla, and Spotify have in common? They’re all high-tech companies that stayed unprofitable for decades, prioritizing rapid growth over immediate profit. But times are changing. A recent Y-Combinator podcast indirectly highlights this shift. Those speakers are… more
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Amazon’s income statement insights
Amazon’s income statement is a masterclass in diversification. It’s not just an online store—it’s a tech company, a logistics powerhouse, a media giant, and even an advertising titan. Here are a few lessons entrepreneurs and businesses can take away: more
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Money & Trust
Money is a product of human imagination based on universal trust in the system. For over 5,000 years, humans have used some form of money. In the last 50 years, though, our trust in it has reached new heights. This… more
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Devaluation of intelligence
If you are not planning for the price of intelligence to go to zero, the next 3-5 years are going to incredibly disruptive to your business / life. This is the main idea for the rest of the decade, buckle… more
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Action produces information
Pre-product-market fit rules:Keep doing stuff.If sharks stop swimming, they die.Action produces information.When facing a mountain in the fog, take three steps; the next three will reveal themselves. more
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My reflections on ‘Slow Productivity’ book
I picked up this book because the idea of slow productivity had resonated with me for a while. In my fast-paced corporate job, people were constantly overwhelmed by emails, chats and meetings. Despite working hard, it often felt like projects… more
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The cost of doing nothing
This quote caught my attention, and I definitely agree with it. In reality, the cost of doing nothing is huge when looking at the long term. Investing in being wrong always has a return on investment – the experience that… more
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Heuristic and algorithmic decisions
In business, decision-making often revolves around two primary approaches: heuristic and algorithmic. Both methods have distinct advantages and can be effective in different situations. Understanding when to use each approach can significantly impact your decision-making process. Heuristic MethodsHeuristic methods rely… more
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10:10 problem
Try asking ChatGPT this: Draw a picture of a group of watches showing 20 minutes after 8. The result will be a group of wristwatches showing 10:10 instead. Why? It’s because Text-to-Image AI models are trained on billions of images… more
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Google cut manager and VP roles by 10%
Well. No surprise at all. It’s just the beginning. Google has cut its number of top management roles by 10% in its yearslong push for efficiency, CEO Sundar Pichai told employees Wednesday in an all-hands meeting. BUSINESS INSIDER more
