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The RTCO Method: How I Taught a Founder to Stop Getting "Rubbish" Results from ChatGPT

Oct 21, 2025

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8 min read

The RTCO Method: How I Taught a Founder to Stop Getting "Rubbish" Results from ChatGPT

#29 — Stop getting "rubbish" AI results. Learn the 4-step RTCO prompt engineering framework to unlock real generative AI productivity for your business.

Ahlem Mahroua

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Sep 23, 2025

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6 min read

Your Marketing Strategy is Too Complicated. Here’s the 3-Step Fix.

#28 — Tired of a complex marketing strategy that wastes money? Discover a simple 3-question framework for founders to cut through the noise and drive real startup growth.

Sep 11, 2025

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8 min read

Marketing for Higher Education: The Playbook for Securing Your 2026 Intake Now

#27 — Struggling with admissions? Discover why your 2026-2027 enrolment success depends on starting your marketing for higher education today. Get the playbook now.

Aug 24, 2025

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6 min read

The Founder's Back to School Essentials: 3 Marketing Trends from Summer 2025 to Win Q4

#26 — Discover the top 3 marketing summer trends to dominate Q4. From the GCC's new growth model to founder-led sales, this is your back to school essential guide.

My 5-Hour Website Compliance Nightmare: A Checklist for UAE Founders

#25 — A founder's guide to website compliance in the UAE. Turn a 5-hour task into a simple checklist covering PDPL, ToS, and privacy laws. Get compliant fast.

Beyond the Badge: How the Xoogler x UBQT Meetup is Forging Real Connections in Dubai's Tech Scene

#24 — Discover how the Xooglers UAE community is shaping Dubai's tech scene. A recap of our latest event and the power of real connections for founders. By Ahlem Mahroua.

Thinking global? Here’s what most startups get wrong.

#23 — The day my .bs French client wanted to expand to the US, and how I prevented them making the #1 mistake in international digital marketing.

15 Days Offline Completely Changed My Approach to Growth

#22 — Discover how fifteen days offline in Hong Kong revealed the key to sustainable growth, clarity, and intentional ambition for founders and professionals.

GCC: The Next 100‐Million‐User Launchpad? 👾

#21 — All things GCC for Startups. UAE, Qatar, Saudi → founder density, white‐space.

Funding in 2025: Securing Capital for Your Tech, EdTech & Gaming Startup 👾

#20— All things StartupsGCC Series #3! Need funding for your SaaS, EdTech, or gaming startup? Get the 2025 playbook from my fireside chat with Xoogler founder Christopher Fong — capital-efficient metrics, pitch-deck tricks, and warm-intro tactics — plus how my 5-Week Funding Sprint can fast-track your raise.

The Number 1 Growth Mistake That’s Costing Your Startup - And How to Fix It 👾

#19 — All things Feedback for Startups. Learn how to create an effective feedback loop in your startup to boost growth, retention, and product-market fit - fast, actionable steps inside.

Get Organized, Grow Fast: How to Structure Marketing for Startup Success 👾

#18 — All things Structuration for Startups.Learn how to structure marketing for startups with proven strategies and actionable insights. Discover step-by-step tips to organize your marketing efforts, boost conversions, and drive growth.

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The weekly briefing on systems, psychology, and data for scale-up founders. Written by Ahlem Mahroua (Ex-Google, Ex-Scaleup CMO, Founder of NOVA*). Read by 3,000+ founders, investors, and innovators.