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Automate client reporting with AI: A unit economics case study
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Automate client reporting with AI: A unit economics case study

We cut reporting time by 94% using AI agents. Here is the data on why our first attempt failed and how we fixed the unit economics.

Marcus Chen Marcus Chen May 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Measuring AI Content ROI: Why Your $0.15 Post Actually Costs $42
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Measuring AI Content ROI: Why Your $0.15 Post Actually Costs $42

Most founders ignore content decay and technical debt. Here is the Maintenance Adjusted ROI model for AI content and the real cost of generic output.

Marcus Chen Marcus Chen May 18, 2026 · 6 min read
How to build a content calendar with AI: A unit economics approach
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How to build a content calendar with AI: A unit economics approach

Stop guessing what to write. Learn how to build a content calendar with AI that maps directly to MRR and lowers your CAC.

Marcus Chen Marcus Chen May 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Solo Founder AI Stack: A Teardown of the $0.15 Reliability Architecture
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Solo Founder AI Stack: A Teardown of the $0.15 Reliability Architecture

Ditch the vibes-based development. Here is the technical architecture solo founders need to build reliable, compliant, and profitable AI products in 2026.

Marcus Chen Marcus Chen May 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Best AI tools for email marketing: A deliverability teardown
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Best AI tools for email marketing: A deliverability teardown

I audited our $2,000 SaaS stack to find the best AI tools for email marketing. Most kill deliverability. Here is the data on what actually ships and converts.

Marcus Chen Marcus Chen May 12, 2026 · 7 min read
AI Workflow Stack for 2026: Why Your $2,000 SaaS Bill is a Lie
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AI Workflow Stack for 2026: Why Your $2,000 SaaS Bill is a Lie

Stop buying wrappers. The 2026 AI workflow stack is about unit economics and raw compute, not shiny features that kill your margin.

Marcus Chen Marcus Chen May 11, 2026 · 6 min read
AI Tool Fatigue and What to Do About It: A $14k Audit
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AI Tool Fatigue and What to Do About It: A $14k Audit

Stop buying every wrapper on Product Hunt. Here is why your AI stack is killing your margins and how to consolidate for better unit economics.

Marcus Chen Marcus Chen May 8, 2026 · 6 min read
First 100 users AI workflow: A $4,200 data-driven post-mortem
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First 100 users AI workflow: A $4,200 data-driven post-mortem

Most founders waste $5,000 on automation before they hit 10% activation. Here is the AI workflow that actually acquired our first 100 users for under $12 CAC.

Marcus Chen Marcus Chen May 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Bolt vs Lovable vs Replit for building apps: The ROI Comparison
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Bolt vs Lovable vs Replit for building apps: The ROI Comparison

Stop wasting developer hours on prototypes. I compared Bolt, Lovable, and Replit based on unit economics and speed to deployment.

Marcus Chen Marcus Chen May 5, 2026 · 6 min read