Alex Panait

Alex Panait's personal blog

Sharp takes on growth, strategy, and what (some) founders get wrong.

I've spent twenty years inside the problem. Marketing strategy, brand work, commercial growth. I've helped businesses find their footing and founders figure out what they're actually selling. This is where I think out loud about all of it.

Recent writing

Creative Thinking & Problem Solving

Breaking the mold: How creative thinking unlocks breakthrough problem-solving

Recently, OpenAI announced a new AI model designed to spend more time “thinking” before responding—a concept that got me reflecting on human problem-solving. What exactly is creative thinking, and why does it seem to come so naturally to some while others struggle?

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5 min read

Growth & Scaling

Coloring outside the lines: The real math of business growth

When we talk about business growth, it often sounds like the ultimate goal. Everyone wants to grow, expand, and scale as quickly as possible. But here’s the truth: growth can be messy. It’s like coloring outside the lines—exciting, ambitious, but often disorganized and chaotic if not carefully managed. Growth is more than just increasing revenue or customer numbers; it’s about keeping everything balanced, ensuring that your business is equipped to handle the weight of expansion.

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6 min read

Failures & Lessons Learned

Erased but not forgotten: Why failure is a business strategy

Failure. It’s a word that sends shivers down the spine of many entrepreneurs and professionals. But what if I told you that failure isn’t just an inevitable part of business, it’s also a crucial element of growth and innovation? In business, just like on a whiteboard, mistakes are meant to be erased, but they’re never truly forgotten. They leave a mark—a lesson, a reminder, and a stepping stone toward something better.

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6 min read