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Notes, finds, and reflections from the journey — shared to help yours run a little smoother.
Why this section exists
Most things in the founder world are noise. A few become signal.
These are the few that have helped me — or someone I’ve worked with — move a little clearer, steadier, faster.
If it’s here, it matters.
🧁Baker’s debrief #5: different ecosystems, different clocks
Notes from Boston Tech Week and New York Tech Week: how different startup ecosystems ask different questions, why curated conversations still matter in the AI era, and what becomes visible when you step outside your own bubble.
🧁 Baker’s debrief #4: finding the middle — signals from sf tech week, cal hacks, and tc disrupt
A reflection on what 2025 revealed — and what 2026 will demand. From SF Tech Week’s creative collisions to Cal Hacks’ new generation of AI builders and TechCrunch Disrupt’s search for balance, this debrief traces how founders and investors alike are learning to find the middle.
🧁 Baker’s debrief #3: decoding the startup ecosystem, from maps to the inside scoop
A founder’s guide to decoding the startup ecosystem — from VCs and accelerators to studios and fellowships. Featuring real insights from women founders who’ve been through YC, SkyDeck, StartX, and Founders Inc., plus what they wish the next generation knew before jumping in.
🍞 Bread from the breadcrumbs #1: agents, energy, and embodiment: crumbs from TechCrunch AI today
From vertical agents to power-hungry data centers, the latest crumbs from TechCrunch Sessions AI Today reveal where the AI stack is quietly reshaping itself — and why the most interesting startups aren’t always chasing scale, but shape.
🧁 Baker’s debrief #2: how to pitch without sounding like a pitch
A live pitch doesn’t have to sound like one. In this debrief, we recap our May 30 workshop with EchoHer—covering storytelling structure, founder blunders, and the simple tools every early-stage team should have ready. Featuring two live pitches, real-time feedback, and a peek inside the making of Ryme, our AI sous chef for pitch practice.
🧁 Baker’s debrief #1: finding the right co-founder isn’t a checklist
It turns out co-founder fit isn’t a checklist — it’s a conversation.
In this Baker’s Debrief, we reflect on what founders really need to align on, the questions they’re afraid to ask, and five hard-earned tips from our latest workshop.