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Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

Why Minimus? Ben Bernstein on Building Better Security – Minimus

Every few hours, we scan the internet for new artifacts. When we find them, we automatically apply the latest security patches and create new, secure artifacts for your team to use. These artifacts are minimal by design—so they’re naturally more secure—and they include all the latest security updates straight from upstream sources. When you use Minimus’ secure artifacts, even if you’ve already shipped your software, you see up to 95% fewer vulnerabilities. That means you get 95% of your time back.

How to Launch Your Startup Out of Stealth, from Figma’s First Marketer

Claire Butler joined Figma six months before its public launch and helped bring the design product out into the world. Here, she defangs the launch process, outlining all the steps you need to take to get ready now.

What It Really Takes to Build an Inc. 5000 Company Without a Dime of VC

There have been times when I have wished we’d taken money, and there have been times when I was so glad we didn’t. For better or worse, stacking up against the best of the best with no outside funding is something I’ll wear as a badge of honor. So for any other companies going this route, I wanted to call out a few things we’ve learned about going it alone.

Startup Cafe @ The Hub » Calagator: Portland’s Tech Calendar

Startup Cafe is a great opportunity for founders and startup partners to connect, learn, and level up. Free coffee and donuts throughout the event! Feel free to drop by for 10 minutes or stay the entire time…all are welcome!

The Rise and Fall of Vibe Coding | Tomasz Tunguz

Instead, we must evolve quality mechanisms to match AI development speed. Clear pathways should exist for solutions to mature as stakes increase.

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