Let's check Silicon Valley's arrogance
Hey folks,
In this week's issue we have some Startup Stories on strategy and on how to craft one using the Anti BMC. There's also some articles hiring and managing your team, and of course there is more. Do not forget to read about Silicon Valley’s unchecked arrogance.
Have a stellar weekend!
Must read
Silicon Valley’s unchecked arrogance
"In its mind, Silicon Valley creates the future, while the rest of the world will soon become the 'idle class.' What if they instead helped people build wealth for themselves?"
This piece also hints at Silicon Valley's attitude being a reason why some political candidates are having success by tapping into anti-elitist anger.
Modern Entrepreneurship
When tragedy struck, she chose to found her startup closer to home
A moving story with a happy ending. This entrepreneur has found meaning and purpose in life after tragedy struck her family. Now she is helping her community with her startup.
The product before the business
Yes, startups prefer the Business Model over the Plan, but that does not mean you can skip thinking about your strategy.
The Anti-BMC — How to make real strategic choices
This article clarifies why you need to have a strategy, and how you can create it by using something called the Anti Business Model Canvas.
Growth
How I got 2.3 million app downloads (without spending a cent on marketing)
A story about an app that was build in 6 days, and how it got 2.3 million downloads.
Promoted
Solar financing platform Wunder raises $3.6M
Wunder Capital, a provider of solar financing for medium-sized businesses, has raised $3.6 million in a new round of financing. The company has raised $4.7 million from Techstars Ventures, Fenway Summer Ventures, and FinTech Collective, alongside existing seed investors.
Design
How to test prototypes with customers: The five-act interview
How to approach testing prototypes? The team of Google Ventures shares some advice in this article.
Team
How to interview a product manager
If you're thinking of hiring a product manager, this article offers some tips and tricks to help you out.
The do’s and don’ts of managing designers
"Most companies think about management from a manager’s perspective and not an employee’s perspective; I have a different idea of how managers should work, and believe that companies should exist to serve the creative capacity of the individuals they hire."