Grace Hawkins
Stories by Grace Hawkins
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Why Did Spirit Airlines Shut Down in 2026
Spirit died because every buffer was already gone when jet fuel doubled. Here's the four-stage collapse and what founders should learn from…
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The Cognitive Grind: Why the Next Great Productivity Hack is Tactile
We’ve optimized our calendars, automated our workflows, and bio-hacked our sleep cycles, yet the mid-afternoon “brain fog” remains an undefeated opponent. In…
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How to Make Money on Substack in 2026
Substack now pays creators over $600 million a year. Here are five revenue streams, real earnings data, and the subscriber math that…
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What Is an AI Co-Founder and Do You Need One
47% of new startups now use AI as a co-founding resource. Here is what an AI co-founder actually does, what it costs,…
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AI Tools for Solopreneurs: ChatGPT, Claude or Zapier?
Compare ChatGPT Free, Claude and Zapier Free by task, usage limits and review needs. Use a worksheet to audit your solo-business AI…
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Your Shopify Store Is Already in ChatGPT
Shopify Agentic Storefronts put every eligible merchant's products inside ChatGPT by default. Here's what founders need to do about it.
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What Is the 5-to-9 Economy in 2026
Nearly 40% of Americans are building businesses after their day job ends. Here's what the 5-to-9 economy is, who's driving it, and…
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What Jensen Huang’s China Chip Fight Teaches Every Founder
NVIDIA lost over $12 billion to U.S. export restrictions on China. Jensen Huang's pushback on the Dwarkesh Patel podcast is a regulatory…
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Recession-Proof Business Ideas for Founders in 2026
Consumer confidence just hit a 75-year low. Here are the businesses that survive downturns, and how AI tools cut launch costs by…
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IKEA’s Billie Chatbot and Call Centre Reskilling: What Ingka Group Reported
What Ingka Group said about its Billie chatbot, reskilling 8,500 call centre co-workers and EUR 1.3 billion in remote sales. Layoff data…
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What Is the XChat App and Should Founders Use It
Elon Musk's encrypted messaging app launches April 17 with no ads, no tracking, and a super app play that could change how…
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What the Sam Altman New Yorker Investigation Means for Founders
Ronan Farrow's 100-interview investigation at OpenAI surfaced secret memos, safety failures, and a founder lesson about what happens when trust breaks down…
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How Creators Make Money in 2026
Brand deals are shrinking. Platform payouts are unpredictable. The creators earning consistent five figures treat content like a business, not a hobby.
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How to Build an App Without Coding in 2026
Real founder results from Base44, Medvi, and Lovable show you don't need to write code to build a real product. Here's the…
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How to Build a Real-Time Marketing Strategy for Modern Brands
Real-time marketing is no longer optional for modern brands. Consumers expect instant responses, personalized messaging, and relevant content across every touchpoint. Speed…
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What Is Agentic Commerce? A Founder’s Guide
Shopify, Visa, and OpenAI are betting big on AI agents that shop for consumers. Here's what agentic commerce actually is, why it…
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Fitness Journey Essentials! Your Guide to Staying Motivated and On Track
Starting a fitness journey can be exciting, but staying consistent and motivated is often the real challenge. Whether you’re a beginner or…
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How to Level Up Fast in Any Game You Play
Leveling up in a game can feel like trying to sprint through molasses-slow, sticky, and with the occasional tumble into a pit…
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How AI-Powered Social Media Design Can Boost Your Brand’s Growth
In today’s digital landscape, social media is a crucial tool for brand growth, but creating high-quality content consistently can be time-consuming. AI…
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How Journalism is Adapting to the Digital Age – From Print to Podcasts
The rapid rise of digital technology has transformed countless industries, and journalism is no exception. Once dominated by print media, the landscape…