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
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 InitiativeTo 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.
Anonymity Guarantee: Respondents were assured complete discretion, encouraging honest answers.
Strategic Distribution:Surveys were disseminated to a diverse demographic, including both aligned and unaligned...
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Day 10, Pitch Deck Draft
10/9/2025
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 ConundrumVader insists on "dynamic visual enhancements." He believes a fully operational battle station deserves more than static images. While I appreciate his ambition, every animation is a potential distraction from the core message: our unparalleled market dominance.
I find myself constantly reminding the team that a pitch deck is not a technical manual. It's a statement of intent, a declaration of our future monopoly. Clarity, not complexity, is the ultimate power play.
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Day 9, Choosing a Co-Founder
10/8/2025
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-FounderVader’s operational efficiency is unmatched. His ability to cut through bureaucratic red tape – often literally – accelerates project timelines dramatically. He embodies decisive leadership, a quality often lacking in lesser executives.
His presence alone instills a level of discipline that traditional HR policies simply cannot replicate. This allows for rapid iteration and deployment, critical for a platform...
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Day 7, Naming Workshop
10/6/2025
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 ConceptsWe 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 planet-scale security solution's essence without, you know, overtly mentioning planet-scale destruction.
My vision was clear: a name that evoked power, finality, and an undeniable impact. However, the marketing department had other ideas.
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Day 5, The Idea
10/4/2025
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 InnovationMy vision to establish an era of predictable order requires a paradigm shift in how we project power. We need a solution that is both awe-inspiring and undeniably effective, ensuring swift and absolute compliance.
After countless hours of strategic contemplation and reviewing numerous proposals, a groundbreaking concept has emerged. It promises to redefine galactic security and usher in an age of unwavering Imperial authority.
Introducing...
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