Piotr Wolanski
Building AI systems that operate in the real world.
AI Systems & Engineering · Robotics · Aerospace · Private Credit
I cofounded Akses, Agentic OS for Private Credit Funds (merged with SixPoint Capital), and Superjoi for the creator economy (project financing — $2.5M raised) + a bunch of other cool stuff.
Startups, deeptech, AI
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Building Venture - An AI-Driven Platform for Founders Who Don’t Want to Fail
Discover how Venture streamlines startup development and investor relations through AI-powered tools, enhancing founder-market fit, co-founder matching, and due diligence processes.
11 APR 2025
Founder Tips No. 7: Your First MVP
The first version should test one idea and one idea only. Keep it small enough to throw away, because the original assumption may be completely wrong.
16 FEB 2025
Founder Tips No. 6: B2B vs B2C
I have built both consumer products and software for businesses, and the biggest lesson is simple: they are completely different games. Probe the market, find the vortex, follow the money flow, then double down.
27 JAN 2025
Founder Tips No. 5: Fundraising Do’s and Don’ts
Fundraising is not validation, and capital is not the thing that makes a startup real. This article breaks down the fundraising lessons first-time founders often learn too late: build progress before raising, protect your equity, pitch the right investors, keep the cap table simple, avoid fake momentum, understand investor expectations, and do not chase inflated valuations that can trap the company later.
10 JAN 2025
Founder Tips No. 4: First-Time Founder How Not to Run a Startup
First-time founders often fail not because the idea is bad, but because they misunderstand what the job really is. This article breaks down the common mistakes: chasing titles, hiring too early, outsourcing the founder’s work, ignoring users, fighting the market, building outside your expertise, and confusing yourself with the startup. The goal is simple: stay close to the customer, stay honest with yourself, and do not become a flash in the pan.
30 DEC 2024
Founder Tips No.3 Solo vs Co-founder Path: What’s Right for You?
Some decisions shape your startup forever. Choosing between building alone or with a co-founder is one of them.
2 NOV 2024