Bright Ideas for Black Coffee Days

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how startup life often feels like brewing coffee in the dark—you’re grinding away, hoping the next sip brings clarity.

That’s why I’m starting “Bright Ideas for Black Coffee Days,” a newsletter for founders like myself who need a spark when the hustle feels heavy.

Bright Ideas for Black Coffee Days is not just another “10 Tips” list. It’s a space for real talk:

•  Founder stories (the messy, the magical, and the in-between)

•  Unconventional strategies to navigate uncertainty

•  Small wins worth celebrating (because they’re never small at the moment)

If you’ve ever stared at your coffee cup, wondering how to power through another pivot, this is for you—no fluff, no jargon, just ideas to help you build smarter and burn out less.

Why subscribe?

Because we all need a little light on the days when the coffee’s cold and the to-do list is endless, I’ll share what I learn from founders who’ve been there, tools that save time, and reminders that you’re not alone in the grind.

👉 First edition drops next week—join here: https://www.newsletter.sparkdesign.ai/subscribe. (No pressure, just caffeine solidarity.)

Whatever your “black coffee day” looks like, let’s tackle it together.

☕️ Denise Meek

P.S. Reply and tell me: What’s one thing that has kept you going this month? I’ll feature the best answers in Issue 1.

Bright Ideas for Black Coffee Days is a newsletter published by SparkDesign.