This week’s Founder Finds includes:
🔮 A report on the future of AI
📨 10 profitable newsletter ideas
🧠 An interview with the founder of Shopify
🔗 A link shortener with conversion tracking
🎯 Building a marketing strategy from scratch
➡️ And more…
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Tools, tweets and more from Trends Pro Members
🔮 Google Future of AI Report shared by Stewart Townsend
A report on what’s next in AI with a focus on startups
🔗 Dub.co shared by Elie Steinbock
A link shortener with conversion analytics
🧠 Tobi Lütke’s Leadership Playbook shared by Kevin Galang
A podcast episode with the CEO of Shopify
🏆 Trends Pro Member Wins
✉️ Elie Steinbock built an AI email automation for Inbox Zero
🌐 Yuyu wrote about how to increase domain rating
📅 Maciej Cupial was featured in the Indieniche newsletter
📦 Simon finished the first brand package auction on BrandBox’d
🧠 Gary Leech unlocked Trends.vc Masterminds by reaching a 30-day standup streak
🐦 Tweet of the Week
🛠️ Tools of the Week
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How Can You Build a Marketing Strategy From Scratch?
A successful go-to-market strategy needs methodically testing your way to predictable growth, not just launching and hoping for the best.
- Make your difference obvious: tell exactly why you’re better than competitors, not just that you’re “AI-powered” or “all-in-one”
- Build evidence: use early customer wins to get bigger and more demanding customers, instead of trying to win everyone immediately
- Match your message to your stage: early on, focus on customers who have urgent problems and will buy fast, not on those needing lots of proof
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What Are 10 Profitable Newsletter Ideas to Start In 2025?
Here are 10 proven newsletter business ideas you can launch this weekend:
- Start with niche topics like overseas marketing, real estate updates or local events, then monetize through job boards, sponsorships and premium content
- Build trust through unique, high-quality content before expanding into courses, software or marketplaces
- Focus on underserved audiences with purchasing power and growing interest in specific topics
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