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AI doesn't fix bad Founders, and Meta will charge you to find out

May 28, 2026

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6 min read

AI doesn't fix bad Founders, and Meta will charge you to find out

Our Meta relaunch this month was a lesson in why AI amplifies whatever you give it, including the broken parts.

Dax Hamman
Dax Hamman

investing

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Carta says the venture comeback is real, but the invitations are more scarce

Mar 23, 2026

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3 min read

Carta says the venture comeback is real, but the invitations are more scarce

Carta’s Q4 2025 data is the most honest picture we have of where startup funding actually went last year. And it makes a surprisingly strong case for rethinking the priced round entirely.

Dax Hamman
Dax Hamman

investing

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Why I (& Disney) don’t believe in self-serve only

Mar 20, 2026

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5 min read

Why I (& Disney) don’t believe in self-serve only

It's not our fault, but it is our problem...

Dax Hamman
Dax Hamman

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