Paige Rutherford

Covers the Mountain West startup scene and the AI products reshaping how early companies are built.

2 articles by Paige Rutherford.

• Startup Idea Validation
• Market Research for Startups
• AI for Entrepreneurs

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  Market Research Trends 2026: What's Changed for Founders

  August 9, 2026

  In 2026, market research costs less and moves faster than ever. Here's what's actually changed for founders testing early hypotheses on a lean budget.

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  AI Agent Examples That Actually Work for Founders Now

  June 29, 2026

  Real ai agent examples tested in production: from support bots resolving 51% of tickets to sales agents cutting qualification time by 30%. What founders should build first.