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FoundersAug 30

Should You Send Your Pitch Deck to Any VC Who Asks?

SaaStr founder Jason Lemkin advises founders to send their pitch decks immediately when requested by investors.

●Builder Action:Developers should understand that investors value promptness and clear communication. When pitching, be ready to share your deck immediately upon request. Focus on ensuring your deck clearly articulates technical achievements and product-market fit without relying solely on a live demo. This efficiency streamlines the investor's evaluation process.

FoundersAug 30

Maritime Launches Dedicated AI Agent Computers from $1/Month

New service offers specialized, low-cost compute for AI agents, targeting developers and hobbyists.

●Builder Action:Developers can now access dedicated compute resources for their AI agents starting at $1/month, simplifying deployment and ensuring consistent performance. This eliminates the need to manage complex cloud infrastructure for individual agent projects, allowing for faster iteration and experimentation with AI-driven applications.

FoundersAug 30

Sayscroll AI Teleprompter Auto-Scrolls to Match Speaker's Pace

New AI-powered teleprompter software automatically adjusts scrolling speed based on user's speech, aiming to eliminate manual control and enhance presentation flow.

●Builder Action:Developers can explore integrating Sayscroll's core AI speech-to-scroll logic into their own applications via APIs, if exposed. Existing teleprompter or video recording software could enhance user experience by adopting similar real-time speech-adaptive scrolling mechanisms. Consider benchmarking current voice-activity detection algorithms against more sophisticated NLP models for smoother, more responsive text synchronization.