Starting next week, you’ll be getting a new newsletter:

I’ve been emailing you a lot about AI companies. That topic obsession needs its own brand.

Why I’m obsessed with AI:

It’s growing companies faster than ever. Garry Tan, the CEO of Y Combinator, told me AI is leading the newest startups to grow faster than any in history.

It’s empowering founders. Josh Mohrer showed me how he bootstrapped a $7 million, 1-person company with help from his coding teacher: ChatGPT.

Most people don’t fully get it yet. Ethan Smith told me he gets customers for clients like Webflow because he’s one of the few people who understands how to rank in ChatGPT searches.

What’s happening to Bootstrapped Giants:

This newsletter will stay the same — for now.

Jesse will continue writing his “build in public” articles, sharing what he learns from building his venture studio, Gateway X, and anything he thinks will be valuable to you.

But, he’s making big moves with Gateway X, as he’s hinted in recent issues of the newsletter.

You’ll see more of his big vision unfold here.

And as his vision gets bigger, I expect more to change around Bootstrapped Giants.

What if you don’t want this new AI stuff?

I hope you'll give me feedback and give me a chance to evolve.

But if you really don't like it, I'll make it easy for you to unsubscribe.

What if you want MORE of the AI stuff?

I've been sharing a lot of AI stories and how-to videos on YouTube.

If you are a YouTube person, hit this link and subscribe.

Andrew Warner

PS On a personal note, this coming weekend is my family’s big bonfire. Like others in this part of Austin, after pruning our trees and clearing brush, I make a big pile and burn it. Most of the other properties do it quietly. My wife has turned it into a big event.