Nick Richtsmeier argues that the web-based, creator-economy model of building a business has become unreliable as AI and content degradation erode trust, and that founders should reclaim their own judgment and ethics. Issues mix business commentary with religious references and promotion for his book and free founder training.
Website: https://www.damnsgiven.com/
Ventureology publishes long-form narrative histories of business and capital formation in American cities, starting with Chicago, with companion biographies to its podcast episodes. Readers get researched stories of founders like Rosenwald, Sears and Swift, framed around how capital, infrastructure and distribution built fortunes.
TAOHS publishes long-form cultural features on Nigeria's creative economy, profiling people and institutions such as chess advocate Tunde Onakoya and gallerist Adenrele Sonariwo. Readers get reported, narrative-driven analysis of how art, culture and commerce intersect in Lagos and beyond.
Short, humorous business essays that pair a conventional piece of advice with a contrarian 'weird' alternative, built around first-hand stories and data. Readers get practical takeaways on ecommerce, DTC brands and running a small business.
Each issue lays out a specific startup opportunity backed by market data, named competitors and example numbers, then a concrete plan for building it. Paid sections add scoring frameworks, pricing tiers, outreach scripts and MVP timelines.
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