The First-Time CEO™

The Marble Jar and the Ugly Mirror

What Brené Brown taught me about leadership and the lies we tell ourselves.

Dec 1 • 

Victoria Loskutova

November 2025

Operating at Two Altitudes

Philosophy at 10,000 ft, Execution at 10 ft.

Nov 16 • 

Victoria Loskutova

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Is Your Team Subconsciously Sabotaging Your AI?

Guest post by Eugene Vyborov, CEO of Ability AI.

Nov 13 • 

Eugene Vyborov

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The Silent System Running the Show

...and why you should start paying attention to it.

Nov 9 • 

Victoria Loskutova

October 2025

The South Indian Monkey Trap

And why we, CEOs, often end up in it.

Oct 30 • 

Victoria Loskutova

A Founder’s Guide to Hacking

A guest post by Maria Yarotska, Founder of Hackbox.

Oct 23

What If?

What writing a book in public is teaching me.

Oct 22 • 

Victoria Loskutova

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Just starting out but want press coverage? Build these skills.

A guest post by Elham P.Mohammadi, Managing Editor at Portugal Startup News.

Oct 16

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Loud and Clear!

The First-Time CEO's important update!

Oct 14 • 

Victoria Loskutova

AI, Podcast, and Vibe Coding

Season 2 launch, my new AI SaaS, and vibes.

Oct 9 • 

Victoria Loskutova

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September 2025

Behind the Closed Doors

Here's what matters when nobody's watching you.

Sep 23 • 

Victoria Loskutova

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August 2025

Viral Poem vs. Growth Marketing (+ Your Invite!)

Inspired by The New Yorker piece.

Aug 27 • 

Victoria Loskutova

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