A Founder's Life for Me

Vibe coding is magic, but you still need to go to Hogwarts

(8 minute read) Four skills you need for effective vibe coding

Sep 18 • 

Alek Hagopian

March 2025

Accumulated Advantages, Opportunity Surface Area, and Time

(6 minute read) Advantages don't happen all at once. They are built slowly and meticulously over a lifetime.

Mar 6 • 

Alek Hagopian

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December 2024

Life is a Multi-Armed Bandit

(5 Minute Read) Know What You're Optimizing For, Lower Costs of Exploration, and Design Your Day

Dec 19, 2024 • 

Alek Hagopian

November 2024

Happy Birthday: A Founder's Life for Me

(6 Minute Read) What Writing FLFM Taught Me and What It Will Look Like Going Forward

Nov 28, 2024 • 

Alek Hagopian

From "I Can't" to "I Did": Building Bravery

(4 Minute Read) How tackling insecurities and betting on myself led to growth, success, and the confidence to face new challenges

Nov 21, 2024 • 

Alek Hagopian

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Building a Company with Respect

(4 Minute Read) The Sacrifices We Make for the Sake of Speed: Ourselves, Our Customers, Our Coworkers.

Nov 14, 2024 • 

Alek Hagopian

The Surprising Benefits of Patient Growth

(4 Minute Read) Slow Growth Leads to Great Things

Nov 7, 2024

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October 2024

Startup Marketing Strategy: It's Not About "The Next Big Thing"

(4 Minute Read) Why Diversification and Consistency Beat Single-Bet Strategies in Startup Marketing

Oct 31, 2024

Predictions for the Future of Software

(5 Minute Read) People can build more with less. What does this mean for the world of software?

Oct 24, 2024 • 

Alek Hagopian

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Red Light, Green Light: Small Factors Add Up to Big Buying Decision

(5 Minute Read) The Subtle Art of Building Customer Confidence

Oct 17, 2024 • 

Alek Hagopian

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How to Stand Out in a Competitive World

(4 Minute Read) Your uniqueness is your unfair advantage

Oct 10, 2024 • 

Alek Hagopian

What We Leave Behind: Crafting a Legacy

(4 Minute Read) How building a company can create both immediate value and enduring impact.

Oct 3, 2024 • 

Alek Hagopian