Building AI Businesses Without Breaking the Internet
Explore the concept of model collapse in AI and its implications for accuracy, integrity, and the responsibility of AI-based businesses.
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Archive · 2025 / 05
Arvid Kahl’s essays and podcast conversations published in May 2025, from The Bootstrapped Founder archive.
AI is Flipping Our Relationship with Technology
Last week, I read a tweet by Channing Allen, one of the co-founders of IndieHackers, about the term “second brain.” He was saying how it was kind of crazy that just a couple years ago, folks were…
Read the essay →When to Choose Local LLMs vs APIs: A Founder’s Real-World Guide
Explore the practical trade-offs between local AI models and APIs, and learn when each option makes sense for your business needs.
Read the essay →The Founder’s First Hire: When to Let Go of Your Weaknesses
Discover how a solopreneur navigates the journey to profitability with Podscan, focusing on sales and the importance of the right hire.
Read the essay →The Job To Be Done: Understanding Customer Value Communication
Discover how to communicate your product's value effectively, catering to diverse audiences with unique needs in the podcast industry.
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