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 14, Idea Validation

10/13/2025
Day 14, Idea Validation

The Planet-Sized Orb Question

Today, we delved into the crucial phase of idea validation for our revolutionary "security platform." We needed to gauge public sentiment regarding a truly disruptive product, one that redefines planetary defense as we know it.

Our goal was to ascertain the potential market's receptiveness to a colossal, spherical deterrent. The results, I must say, were overwhelmingly positive, confirming our bold vision.

Anonymous Survey Initiative

To ensure unbiased feedback, we deployed a highly sophisticated, anonymous survey across key galactic sectors. We posed a single, pivotal question designed to cut straight to the core of our value proposition.

The question, elegantly simple yet profoundly impactful, was: "Would you fear a planet-sized orb?" This query aimed to tap into primal responses regarding security and power.

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Day 10, Pitch Deck Draft

10/9/2025
Day 10, Pitch Deck Draft

Pitching the Death Star

Today, I faced a challenge far more daunting than galactic conquest: distilling our monumental vision into a mere ten slides. This isn't just about presenting; it's about projecting an aura of inevitable success, a delicate balance I meticulously curate.

The investor class, despite their endless pursuit of riches, possesses the attention span of a gundark. Every word, every graphic, must resonate with an almost hypnotic efficiency.

The Ten-Slide Conundrum

Vader insists on "dynamic visual enhancements." He believes a fully operational battle station deserves more than static images. While I appreciate his ambition, every animation...

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Day 9, Choosing a Co-Founder

10/8/2025
Day 9, Choosing a Co-Founder

The Vader Paradox

“Synergy is a myth. Control is the only true partnership.” This is the mantra I live by, especially when building an enterprise as ambitious as the Death Star. Selecting a co-founder isn't about finding a friend; it's about identifying a force multiplier, a ruthless executor of my vision.

My latest strategic acquisition, Lord Vader, exemplifies this principle. He is undeniably powerful, a force of nature, yet his emotional algorithms present... interesting challenges. This is a crucial case study for any aspiring visionary.

The Unparalleled Strengths of a Sith Co-Founder

Vader’s operational efficiency is unmatched. His ability to...

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Day 7, Naming Workshop

10/6/2025
Day 7, Naming Workshop

The Naming Debacle

Greetings, aspiring disruptors. Today, I bring you not tales of galactic domination, but of a far more perilous endeavor: the startup naming workshop. It seems even empires face internal strife when branding is on the line.

Our recent focus group for the "Orbital Synergy Platform," as some insisted on calling it, yielded... unexpected results. Let's just say the Force was not strong with that particular moniker.

Initial Branding Concepts

We gathered our finest minds, those with a penchant for corporate jargon and an aversion to direct language, to brainstorm. The goal was to encapsulate our...

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Day 5, The Idea

10/4/2025
Day 5, The Idea

From Galactic Chaos to Orderly Domination

The primary challenge we face is the decentralized nature of galactic governance. Rebellious factions and non-compliant worlds frequently disrupt our supply chains and ideological unity. Traditional military occupation is resource-intensive and often breeds further resentment, rather than obedience.

We've tried various approaches, from diplomatic overtures (which proved futile) to localized military interventions (which were effective but slow). What we need is a universally understood deterrent, a symbol of ultimate authority that transcends individual system boundaries..

Sustainable Tyranny Through Innovation

My vision to establish an era of predictable order requires a paradigm shift in how...

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