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Are LinkedIn Highlights Making Founders Delusional? The Offline Check Every...

Synopsis In a world where LinkedIn posts can make a startup look profitable before it’s figured out retention, this piece...
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  • January 29, 2026
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Shifting focus From CAC to Revenue Efficiency
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The Metric That’s Replacing CAC in Boardrooms Right Now

Synopsis For years, CAC dominated boardrooms and pitch decks. But quietly, a more honest metric is taking center stage —...
  • BY Upstartzen Editorial Team
  • January 29, 2026
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Bootstrapped but Booked Out: The Rising Trend of Waitlist-Only Startups

Synopsis Waitlist-only startups are redefining success in the bootstrapped world. Instead of chasing rapid user growth, founders prioritize operational sanity,...
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  • January 26, 2026
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The impact of founders on VC funding
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The Silent Filter: When VCs Only Bet on Founders With...

Synopsis In today’s startup ecosystem, capital isn’t just chasing traction — it’s chasing faces. This deep dive explores how founder...
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TAM and conversions in focus
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Why Your TAM Doesn’t Matter If You Can’t Convert a...

Founder Mindset Big markets look great on pitch decks, but a massive TAM means nothing if you can’t convince a...
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How Indian SaaS Founders Are Winning With Just 2 Sales...

Startup News Indian SaaS founders are increasingly scaling revenue with shockingly small sales teams. This deep dive explains how lean...
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The Rise of Profitable-First Startups: Why Burn-Rate Flex Is Dead...

Synopsis Startups today brag more about EBITDA margins than GMV screenshots because profitability has become the new valuation. After 2023,...
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Customer Acquisition Funnel: A Guide for B2B Marketing

What is a B2B customer acquisition funnel? A B2B customer acquisition funnel is a roadmap that shows how a stranger...
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Startups success online, struggles offline
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Why Many Startups Look Successful Online but Are Struggling Offline

If you’ve spent even ten minutes on LinkedIn lately, you’ve probably seen it. A smiling founder.A “grateful” post.A photo from...
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There was a time—not too long ago—when “growth” was the only word that mattered in startup rooms. Not healthy growth....
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