Journal ยท Venture studios & AI

Notes on building durable companies.

Essays on venture studios, AI as leverage, operators, and the long game of building software that lasts.

July 13, 2026
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Why recurring revenue beats chasing a big exit

Recurring revenue provides stability and growth for durable businesses.

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July 6, 2026
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How to pitch a venture studio

Crafting a winning pitch for a venture studio requires clarity, focus, and understanding its values.

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June 29, 2026
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Retention is the real moat

Retention is the foundation for durable software businesses.

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June 22, 2026
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What a venture studio actually does

A venture studio builds startups from scratch, offering deep involvement and strategic oversight.

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June 15, 2026
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How AI changes the unit economics of a small software company

AI can transform small software companies by enhancing operating leverage and margins, but it's not a magic solution for every challenge.

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June 8, 2026
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The case for boring, durable software in the age of AI

Durable software businesses are designed to last, focusing on sustainability and long-term value.

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June 1, 2026
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Build versus buy: how a venture studio decides

Deciding between building or buying software depends on the goals and resources we have at hand.

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May 29, 2026
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How we evaluate a software business before we build or buy

We evaluate software businesses with a focus on durability, revenue, retention, margins, and AI leverage.

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May 29, 2026
6 min read

What is an AI evergreen company?

A durable, capital-efficient software business that uses AI as leverage instead of as the story. Here is the definition and the four tests we use.

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May 29, 2026
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Why we install operators instead of running companies ourselves

Our operator-led model ensures focused execution and sustainable growth.

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