Digital Contrarian

Digital Contrarian

byRyan Levesque

Ryan Levesque on strategy and digital trends, written for operators who want the reasoning rather than the tactic.

Ryan LevesqueWeekly100K+ subscribersSubstack
Navid MoazzezCurated by Navid Moazzez·Updated Sept 30, 2026·1 min read·

The Digital Contrarian is aimed at entrepreneurs who want to understand why something works before adopting it. Levesque has built and sold multiple companies and made the Inc. 5000 repeatedly, and the writing is analytical to match.

Topics range across strategy, market positioning, and shifts in how digital businesses acquire customers.

Better for people already running something than for those getting started — it assumes context.

The Digital Contrarian is a marketing newsletter that explores AI, automation, and digital business strategies. Ryan Levesque shares insights on funnel optimization, emerging trends, and contrarian takes on what’s working in online marketing. Each issue highlights overlooked opportunities that can give businesses a competitive edge.

Entrepreneurs, marketers, and business owners who want a unique perspective on digital marketing and AI-driven strategies.

It delivers in-depth marketing insights that challenge common industry assumptions and help businesses stay ahead of trends.

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Navid Moazzez helps creators and founders master AI and build their own AI Operating System (AI OS) to automate their business and life.

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