Follow my journey from seed round to system domination.

Each post offers practical lessons for founders, executives, and aspiring overlords who believe true innovation requires absolute control.

– Darth Sidious, Founder & CEO, Death Star

Day 50, First Hires

11/18/2025
Day 50, First Hires

First Hires: Optimizing for Scalability, Not Sentimentality

My vision for the Death Star demands absolute precision and the initial talent acquisition strategy is paramount. Creativity, while occasionally celebrated in lesser organizations, introduces variables we simply cannot afford. Our goal is to replicate success, not reinvent the wheel with every iteration.

The Clone Engineer Initiative

My Chief Operating Officer, Tarkin, initially suggested a traditional recruitment drive. I quickly disabused him of that notion. We needed an army of engineers, identical in skill and temperament, capable of executing complex blueprints without deviation. The solution was elegantly obvious: clone technology.

This approach bypasses...

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Day 45, Term Sheet Signed

11/14/2025
Day 45, Term Sheet Signed

A Milestone in Galactic Security

Today marks a truly monumental occasion for Galactic Security, and indeed, for the entire Empire. We’ve successfully closed our pre-seed funding round, securing an astounding 500 billion credits in exchange for a mere 40% equity stake.

The future of peace and order is now brighter than ever before.

The Art of the Deal: Negotiating Galactic Dominance

Negotiations, as always, were… illuminating. There were moments of intense discussion, of course, particularly regarding the valuation of a planet-destroying security platform. Some lesser beings simply don't grasp the concept of absolute power as a market differentiator.

However, through...

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Day 33, Due Diligence Nightmare

11/2/2025
Day 33, Due Diligence Nightmare

Unpacking the ROI of Intimidation

Fear, my friends, is the most scalable emotion. This is a truth that many so-called "investors" fail to grasp. They ask about ROI, but I ask: what is the return on intimidation?

The venture capitalists raised concerns about our "burn rate" and "customer acquisition costs." I explained, quite patiently, that our customer acquisition strategy is highly efficient: we simply acquire planets. The cost, in terms of resources, is negligible compared to the long-term value of total compliance.

We eliminate competition by simply eliminating competitors. This drastically reduces marketing spend and increases market penetration simultaneously....

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Day 31, Pitching Investors

11/1/2025
Day 31, Pitching Investors

Meeting with Sith VCs: 'Unlimited Power Capital'

Today, we navigated the treacherous waters of venture capital, presenting our vision to the esteemed partners at Unlimited Power Capital. We discussed the audacious future of galactic security, and the unparalleled opportunity our platform presents.

Our pitch deck was meticulously crafted, each slide a testament to inevitable success. We focused on the undeniable value proposition and the sheer scale of our "security solution."

  • Market Opportunity: Billions of potential users, ripe for "onboarding."

  • Proprietary Technology: A superlaser, unparalleled in its capacity for enforcement.

  • Team Expertise: Decades of experience in galactic governance and strategic coercion.

  • Exit Strategy: A complete restructuring of existing power dynamics, yielding infinite returns.

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Day 21, Stealth Mode

10/20/2025
Day 21, Stealth Mode

The Art of the Unseen Launch

We are officially operating in stealth mode, a critical phase for any disruptor poised to redefine an industry. This isn't about secrecy; it's about strategic advantage.

Despite what some might perceive as an increasingly visible presence in the Outer Rim, our operations remain firmly cloaked in discretion. The market, in its nascent understanding, often misinterprets scale for transparency.

My team has executed a brilliant campaign, ensuring our core intellectual property remains safeguarded while generating a low-frequency hum of anticipation. It's a delicate balance, one few founders truly grasp.

  • Strategic Ambiguity:We provide just...

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