How to Validate a Business Idea Before You Build It
by Maria Nario | | Startups
Not every idea is a business opportunity. Here's how to know if there's real demand before you spend time and money building it.
Maria Nario
Co-Founder & Editor
As a co-founder of BitsKingdom and a Bachelor of Science in Communication, I bring years of experience as a copywriter to everything I do. I’ve spent my career building connections through words. Now, I juggle a variety of moving parts while maintaining a sense of calm and focus, even when it feels like the world is falling apart.
Tech Arsenal
Collaboration tools, Writing and Editing tools, Crisis Management
Known For
The boss. Fair, organized, and calm under pressure. Maria has an incredible ability to juggle countless tasks without losing focus. Charismatic, cheerful, and confident, she’s the kind of leader who helps others be their best selves. The world could use more people like Maria.
Canonical Moment
"When I accepted that mistakes and failures are just part of life."
Things She Loves
Must-Have Apps
Focus Tomato, ChatGPT, paper and pen.
If Maria Were a Meme
The History and Evolution of Remote Work
by Maria Nario | | Small Business
From a 1973 oil-crisis experiment to Atlanta's remote-work boom, here's how remote work evolved — and what today's hybrid pullback means for your business.
Hu Qiheng: The Engineer Who Connected China to the Internet
by Maria Nario | | Development
In 1994, Hu Qiheng connected China to the internet without supercomputers. Here's the story behind one of the most consequential moments in internet history.
How to Build an Online Marketing Strategy for Your Small Business
by Maria Nario | | Small Business
A practical framework to build an online marketing strategy for your small business, from setting goals to picking the right channels.
Margaret Hamilton: The Software Engineer Who Saved Apollo 11
by Maria Nario | | Development
Margaret Hamilton led the team that wrote the Apollo 11 flight software. Without her work, the moon landing wouldn't have happened.
What Is a CRM and How Can It Help You Actually Know Your Customers?
by Maria Nario | | Small Business
A CRM helps you organize customer data and improve every interaction. Learn what it is, what to track, and when it's time to make the move.
We Imagined It for Two Centuries. It Still Caught Us Off Guard.
by Maria Nario | | AI
For centuries humanity imagined artificial intelligence in books, films, and philosophy. Here's the timeline — and why we still weren't ready when it arrived.
Chris Olah at the Vatican: What Anthropic's Co-Founder Really Said
by Maria Nario | | AI
Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah spoke at the Vatican. What he said about AI, accountability, and the mystery inside the models is worth reading carefully.
When "Disarm AI" Actually Makes Sense
by Maria Nario | | AI
The founder of Anthropic walked into the Vatican to ask for help slowing down AI. Here's what Pope Leo XIV actually says and why one word tells the whole story.
How to Read Your Online Business Data (Without Being an Analyst)
by Maria Nario | | Small Business
Learn how to understand your business data without being a data analyst. Discover the key metrics, tools, and insights that help small businesses.
Local SEO: How to Make Your Business Show Up When People Search Nearby
by Maria Nario | | Small Business
Learn how local SEO helps your business appear in “near me” searches in Atlanta. Optimize your Google Business Profile and reviews to attract nearby customers.
Are Social Media Platforms Enough to Promote My Business?
by Maria Nario | | Small Business
Relying only on Instagram or Facebook is risky. Learn why your business needs a website and SEO to build stable, long-term growth.