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Roald Larsen

For founders, product leaders, business strategists and looking to build and sell the Next-Big-Thing faster and more effective

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AI Agents Will Be 10x Bigger Than SaaS

Wait, 10x Bigger than SaaS? That is a bold statement?! 🤯 But hey that’s what some of the sharpest minds in tech—like Y Combinator and Andreessen Horowitz—are saying. (Vertical AI Agents Could Be 10X Bigger Than SaaS). and when these folks talk, I listen... ...very closely 😅 ... and then I decode what it actually means for us as business owners, builders and innovators...) So I pondered on this topic on the past couple days and how to deal with this strategic business question: Here's what I...

You’ve heard it before:“Ideas are worthless. Execution is everything.” That’s outdated. Today, ideas are power. With AI-assisted coding tools, you can build MVPs in less than 30 minutes. Yes, you read that right—half an hour to bring your idea to life. Want to know how? Check out this video. In just 60 minutes, you’ll learn the tools to build your idea end-to-end. But here’s the catch: Even with the best tools, one thing matters more than ever—clarity. The best ideas don’t win because they’re...

Yesterday, I was biking 🚲 around Amsterdam (when in Rome, right?) I saw a woman wearing a coat with the words “Choose Joy” on it. She had yellow sunglasses, an easy smile, and looked totally relaxed— Vibing across town on her bike - like she had it all figured out. Whether it’s launching an idea you’ve been sitting on or rethinking your strategy. “Choose Joy” is a good reminder for all of us. It’s easy to get lost in the grind—work, strategy, hustle... When in doubt - Choose joy,Roald ps: And...

Planning your 2025 company strategy with the leadership team? Here’s a conversation starter to shake things up: "Imagine this...We relaunch our business from scratch tomorrow. Same idea. Same resources. Same strategy. Ask yourself:If we were starting fresh, would our business still look the same as it does now?" If that question feels uncomfortable, good. That’s where transformation begins. Let’s talk. I’d love to explore how you can adapt to this shift and set your business up to win in this...

There I was, late night, working on an update of my new product - surrounded by scattered notes and a half-broken prototype. My coffee's gone cold. Again. I was researching the competition for my new product using Instagram and Tiktok.. A parade of perfect products hit me in the face. Perfectly scripted videos. Flawless demos. "6-figure launches." "Revolutionary solutions." If you ever spent 30 minutes on LinkedIn or any other platform - You know the drill... Each one shouting "Success!",...

Hey 👋 A different kind of email today—I’m writing this from my hotel room in Amsterdam. I love taking short trips like this. Not just to explore, but to wander, reflect, and let my mind connect the dots. I highly recommend it :-) Recently, I’ve been diving deep into the latest social media marketing innovations: TikTok business models AI content creation Creator shops and micropayments Mini funnels and low-ticket strategies Paid ads and instant communities The days when social media was just...

Read time: 6 minutes In this edition, you’ll learn how to discover 10 business ideas in minutes: Business Idea Generator Greetings! Ever dreamed of starting your own business but didn’t know what it could be about? Well, I've got something super cool for you that's going to make finding awesome business ideas as easy as pie! Introducing the "Startup Studio Prompt" - a special trick I wanted to share with you to help you come up with amazing ideas... .... without needing to spend a lot of...

Hey there 👋, Ever wondered why some businesses 🏢 succeed while others fail❓ Get ready for a reality check 🧐. It's not about the quality of your product 📦. Nor about your marketing budget 💸. It’s all about the VALUE LADDER 📈. Here's the link to in-depth article or you can also just read on ;-) I’m here to break it down for you. It's a game-changing strategy 🎯 that can turn casual browsers into loyal, high-paying clients. Sounds good, right❓ Here’s how it works: Imagine a ladder 🪜. At the...