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Where “imagine if” gets to work. We've helped 500+ companies (like @NotionHQ, @Roblox, @Uber, @Square) take a straighter path from idea to product-market fit.
After @tobi published his now-famous AI memo, you probably saw similar posts from other founders and CEOs flood this platform. But most companies are still in the “memos and demos” phase — ambitious plans and mandates, “AI-first” roadmaps on board decks, flashy features and…
I've known @brettberson for over a decade, so this was a really fun and candid conversation about Braintrust and some of my wacky opinions about how to build a product. I think he's a world class interviewer and feel honored to be part of this series. Take a listen :)
One our primary obsessions @firstround is the drivers of product market fit. @ankrgyl's first company didn't have strong PMF and his second company @braintrustdata does. In this extremely expansive conversation we explore the topic from every angle. I think it's the most…
Highly recommend! Todd and team are amazing!
We just opened up applications for the Fall 2025 cohort of PMF Method, and here’s my pitch to early founders thinking about applying: You get to spend 4 intense days with a wildly talented group of builders as you figure out if your startup idea is worth the next decade of your…
We were part of @firstround’s PMF method earlier this year. I can’t recommend the program enough. The quality of content is top notch and the people are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. I regualrly reach out to many of them for advice. If you’re looking to start a…
Opening up Fall 2025 applications today for @firstround’s PMF Method! If you’re exploring early B2B ideas, it’s the single best way to de-risk the jump. It’s completely free (we take 0% of your company) and only 4 days. And you’d be in good company. Previous PMF Method founders…
I’ve heard VERY good things about this. And IMO first round capital leads the pack in providing services and programs that benefit founders and their teams
We just opened up applications for the Fall 2025 cohort of PMF Method, and here’s my pitch to early founders thinking about applying: You get to spend 4 intense days with a wildly talented group of builders as you figure out if your startup idea is worth the next decade of your…
We just opened up applications for the Fall 2025 cohort of PMF Method, and here’s my pitch to early founders thinking about applying: You get to spend 4 intense days with a wildly talented group of builders as you figure out if your startup idea is worth the next decade of your…
Opening up Fall 2025 applications today for @firstround’s PMF Method! If you’re exploring early B2B ideas, it’s the single best way to de-risk the jump. It’s completely free (we take 0% of your company) and only 4 days. And you’d be in good company. Previous PMF Method founders…
Carta saved 3,500+ hours a month with internally built AI agents. Not by automating busywork, but by scaling complex judgment. Our second essay on @firstround Applied Intelligence explores exactly how they did this, in a crazy amount of detail.
A very good read showing where we are all headed: From Memo to Movement: Shopify’s Cultural Adoption of AI | First Round firstround.com/ai/shopify?utm…
So many fantastic learnings in firstround.com/ai/shopify, but here's a very interesting one: "Conventional wisdom says AI is destroying entry-level jobs; […] But Shopify is hiring more interns because they’re the ones [...] using AI in the most interesting ways..."