Ahlem Mahroua

3 simple tests for any big decision: 1. Will this give me more or less control over my time? 2. Will I be happy to wake up to this for the next year or two? 3. Will I be proud of this in a decade, or just happy I survived it?

Quote of the day. #qotd

Today is the last day to apply to @ycombinator Summer 2026. Applying to YC changed the trajectory of Algolia, and my life. We were two French founders with a search API and a dream. YC gave us the network, the clarity, and the urgency to build something real. If you’re on the fence: just apply. The worst that can happen is you don't get in. The best? Everything changes. 👉 ycombinator.com/apply

The new competition isn’t Humans vs AI. It’s Humans with AI vs everyone else.

How to Integrate AI Into Your Small Business Workflow 👇 novagrowth.io/ai-workflow-au… #AI #automation

You don’t find your purpose by waiting for inspiration. You find it by working like hell even when you’re uninspired. Because purpose isn’t a feeling, it’s a habit formed in the trenches of hard work.

Success doesn’t come to those who wait for the right time. It comes to those who make the time right by acting anyway. Excuses are the enemy of results.

What Are the Leading AI Platforms for Business Automation in 2026 Compare Make, Zapier, HubSpot AI, Salesforce Einstein, and other workflow tools through the lens of revenue architecture and operational scale. 👇 novagrowth.io/ai-business-au…

Anyone else constantly amazed at how quickly technology is advancing? It's both exciting and overwhelming to think about what the future holds. #TechAdvancement #FutureTech

So many people are stuck doing boring work because they don't have the right background or aren't in the right community. But now? Anyone can use ChatGPT for free. And it doesn't cost that much to access the superpowers of Claude Code and Codex. These tools giving people capabilities that used to belong only to highly trained engineers. It doesn't cost much to start building. The people who are going to win, whatever their background, are the ones who just do things. Don't wait to be told.

Ever noticed how the best ideas come when you’re not trying? Maybe it’s time to stop overthinking and start doing. Just saying.

BCG | Art and Algorithms: What CEOs Should Look For in an AI-First Chief Marketing Officer on.bcg.com/4i6qLiZ via @BCG

The real freedom isn’t working less, it’s working on things that make you excited to get out of bed. If every day feels like a drag, that’s the problem, not work itself.

All the things you’re afraid of doing are the things you should do first.

GTM Sprint Case Study • Seedstars x SANAD ElevateHer | nova* 👇 novagrowth.io/seedstars-sana…

“A taste of freedom can make you unemployable.” — @naval

Why Your GTM Strategy Is Failing (And It’s Not What You Think) novagrowth.io/why-gtm-strate…

✦ UAE-based surplus food marketplace #Peekabox has raised an oversubscribed $1.5 million seed round to scale its operations in the UAE. ✦ Backers include a network of regional operators and advisors, with a board chaired by Dr. Sameer Al Ansari. ✦ Founded in 2025 by Hasan Sarwar and Omair Sarwar, the platform enables F&B and grocery businesses to sell surplus food at 50–70% discounts. wamda.com/2026/05/peekab… #FoodTech #UAE #StartupFunding #MENAStartups #Wamda

Real user. Real client. Real deadline. A user tested Genspark vs Claude vs ChatGPT on a 78-slide enterprise deck rebuild. Brand guidelines, font inversions, one-day turnaround. Genspark won. Not close. "Real business processes benefit from both AI capability and human judgement." That's the whole thesis. Go @genspark_ai !! Full case study: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

What Got You To $500K Is The Exact Thing That Stops You From Reaching $1M. growth-marketing.beehiiv.com/p/what-got-you…