Analysis 9 min read
The physical AI era is here. And Brazilians are already shaping it
From robots on China's streets to Tractian, a reflection on AI in the physical world and the opportunities for entrepreneurs in Brazil.
Rodrigo Terron
NewHack articles / Startups and investment
Startups and investment
Choosing a problem, finding customers, organizing execution and talking to investors are connected decisions. Explore experiences and guides for founders, including the questions and criteria behind those choices.
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Analysis, guides and field notes from NewHack.
10 articles
Field note 6 min read
What AbacatePay teaches us about choosing a niche and building with a community
Lessons from the OpenClass with Daniel Lima of AbacatePay on finding a niche, product, risk, community and AI integrations.
NewHack
Analysis 9 min read
OPC is the new startup
Rodrigo Terron examines OPCs, AI agents and one-person companies, with lessons from Alibaba and data from Carta and the P&G study.
Rodrigo Terron
Field note 14 min read
14 lessons from Silicon Valley in 2026
Rodrigo Terron shares 14 lessons from NewHack's 2026 Silicon Valley mission on AI, distribution, community, culture and building businesses.
Rodrigo Terron
Guide 5 min read
Startup mentorship: how to choose and make the most of a program
How to choose startup mentorship: stage, format, mentors' experience, execution routines and criteria for comparing programs such as Plano180.
NewHack
Guide 3 min read
Startup residency or accelerator: how to choose
Compare startup residencies and accelerators: routines, mentoring, resources, equity and questions for choosing the right program for your stage.
Rodrigo Terron
Guide 6 min read
How to raise your first investment: a pre-seed guide for Brazilian founders
When to raise, how much to ask for, what to prepare and the mistakes that can derail a pre-seed round. A practical guide for Brazilian founders.
NewHack
Guide 6 min read
What an investor really looks for in an early-stage startup
The founder, understanding of the problem, learning and metrics: points to prepare before an early-stage investment conversation.
NewHack
Guide 4 min read
Silicon Valley immersion: how to turn a trip into learning
How to prepare for a Silicon Valley immersion, investigate the context of each conversation and turn what you learn into useful tests for your business.
Rodrigo Terron
Analysis 4 min read
Founding a startup with AI in 2026: what changes in practice
How AI can support startup building, why productivity depends on context and what founders should test before expanding their use of the tools.
Rodrigo Terron