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AI strategy is now a founder's second-biggest fear, right behind go-to-market execution. Not "should we build with AI." Everyone's already doing that. The real question is what comes after: how do you monetize it, defend against AI-native competitors, and turn a feature into a business? We're fielding the 2026 Startup Benchmarks Report now, and this tension is showing up in the early data. If you're building right now, help us sharpen the picture and see how your own AI roadmap and pricing stack up against peers. 12 minutes, anonymous unless you choose otherwise. Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gpWgx3Cz

Is your GTM strategy actually working, or does it just feel like it is? We teamed up with Visible.vc again this year to find out. Early signals suggest go-to-market execution is still founders' biggest headache going into 2026. Take 12 minutes, compare your numbers to real peer data, and get early access to the results. Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gpWgx3Cz

No single GTM playbook has won out in the age of AI. Events and in-person relationship-building are quietly outperforming most other channels we track, while self-service and paid media are underperforming in growth and retention. We're back in the field with Visible.vc for the 2026 Startup Benchmarks Report to see where things stand. See how your approach compares: https://lnkd.in/gpWgx3Cz

For the second year running, go-to-market execution is the #1 concern for founders, 64% named it in 2025, ahead of hiring, fundraising, and cash burn combined. We're back in the field for 2026 with Visible.vc to see if the pattern holds. Take the survey and see how your GTM motion stacks up against real peer data. Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gpWgx3Cz

Congratulations to High Alpha's Scott Dorsey, Kristian Andersen, and Eric Tobias who were recognized as top influential leaders by IBJ Media's Indiana 250 List.

High Alpha Partner Kristian Andersen shares his thoughts on atoms and bits, The New Collar, and accelerating the path to mastery. https://lnkd.in/gG64FFsB

Ten years ago, startup benchmarks meant guessing off a couple of blog posts. This report changed that. The Startup Benchmarks Report is now in its 10th year, the longest-running, largest self-reported dataset for startups, with 800+ founders contributing annually and the results shift how the ecosystem thinks. The 2026 survey is live. Be part of the 10th edition in 15 mins or less: https://lnkd.in/gpWgx3Cz

Ever since I moved to Indy, I've heard story after story about Scott Dorsey. From ExactTarget, High Alpha, Indiana Sports Corp, and the Super Bowl Host Committee... this guy can't miss! I was honored with the chance to sit down with Scott for our first ever LIVE recording of Get IN. It's only fitting that it was in front of the Orr Fellowship crowd at the Mark and Karen Hill Alumni Reception. I'm still in awe at the amount of people that listen to the show and share our videos. The momentum continues to build and we are just getting started. I appreciate you all dearly. Full episode will be out in a few weeks!

Nothing like a summer cookout to bring the High Alpha team (and families!) together. We're feeling grateful and full — smash burgers and Ritters Frozen Custard do not disappoint! 🍔☀️🍨