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Taste in AI vibecoded products, Daria Strategy

May 19, 2026

"Taste is all you need" is a cope for vibecoders

In the AI era, code is a commodity. It’s no longer an exclusive skill. Founders are looking for a secret sauce. Some think it's taste. I explain why taste has nothing to do with commercial success.

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5 Founder Public Presence Mistakes That Are Killing Your Brand

August 7, 2026

5 Founder Public Presence Mistakes That Are Killing Your Brand

Someone at a conference asks, "So what do you do?" and you freeze. I've met hundreds of founders, devs, and investors, and I see that a 15-second intro is the most underrated skill in tech.

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B2B Buyers don't care about features. They care about not looking stupid.

June 30, 2026

B2B Buyers don't care about features. They care about not looking stupid.

Your B2B buyer isn't choosing the "best" product. They're choosing the safest and most familiar one. I share the truth about B2B buying in the age of AI.

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Daria Volkova aka Daria Strategy is the host of Decentralized Voices podcast

June 29, 2026

I recorded 70 podcast episodes. 6 hard truths before you start yours.

97% of podcasts die before episode 15. Decentralized Voices hit 70, featuring builders from EF, OKX, Centrifuge, Matter Labs, Base, Starknet, Optimum, and more. These are the lessons I learned.

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Vibecoding Works. Vibepositioning Doesn't.

June 1, 2026

Vibecoding Works. Vibepositioning Doesn't.

Claude for banking. Uber for laundry. Borrowing another brand to pitch your AI-powered product makes you forgettable. Answer these 5 questions and learn how to build a unique positioning.

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Daria Strategy presenting 5 career trends for 2026

January 31, 2026

5 (un)expected career trends in 2026

We’ve entered a new era of career and personal development, powered not only by AI but also by fear of fakes, hacking, loneliness, and tech neck. Here are 5 trends that explain what’s happening.

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