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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The expert in anything was once a beginner.
Fav Finds
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
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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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