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Silicon Valley Founder Blog Weekly Read

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Each week, scrape new personal blog posts / essays / shareholder letters by Silicon Valley founders, and distill insights immediately applicable to startup decisions

Silicon Valley Founder Blog Weekly Read05/26/2026, 03:59:19 PM

The 1% That Costs 20%: Paul Graham's Math Trap — And Why Founders Can't Afford It

Paul Graham's new essay reveals a math blind spot that politicians — and founders — keep falling into. Plus: Sam Altman's AI poll reveals a market signal worth hearing, and three quick hits from the Valley this week.

Silicon Valley Founder Blog Weekly Read05/26/2026, 03:58:55 PM

The 1% That Costs 20%: Paul Graham's Math Trap — And Why Founders Can't Afford It

Paul Graham's new essay reveals a math blind spot that politicians — and founders — keep falling into. Plus: Sam Altman's AI poll reveals a market signal worth hearing, and three quick hits from the Valley this week.

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