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The future of the open internet — and our way of life — is in your hands
"The war for the commanding heights of the internet is far from over. There are many players on this global chess board. Governments. Telecom monopolies. Internet giants like Google and Facebook. NGOs. Startups. Hackers. And — most importantly — you."
Quite the long read, but if this sounds new to you, we highly recommend you dive in.
Our odd startup: 3 ½ guys, no VC, profitability, and patience
This story comes with a disclaimer: this isn’t a tale of hockey stick glory. It’s a tale of slow, grinding growth. However, in this fast-paced, growth-at-all-cost industry, it's a tale worth sharing.
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Culture
Why some startups win
If you don’t know where you’re going, how will you know when you get there? Steve Blank explains the importance of creating a mission statement to keep startups thriving.
How YOU can make your company culture better
Changing a company is not something you do on your own. Yet, you have the power to influence it for the better.
Modern Entrepreneurship
Looking for a business idea? Focus on the meta problems
"Successful startups solve problems. Therefore, it follows that — to build a successful startup — you have to solve a problem. Easy, right?"
Growth
Don’t accelerate your startup
There is a fine, implicit print that most people do not read when they sign up for a startup accelerator. This article describes why this indoctrination of growth can be a pain in the ass for founders.
Trends
Why today’s tech themes are poor predictors of tomorrow’s hot startups
Themes and trends are traps for entrepreneurs and investors.
How European startups are grappling with the EU’s copyright reforms
Policy: often not the first topic on a startup's agenda. However, startups need to be aware of, and engaged with, what is happening in the halls of Brussels.
Team
A founder’s view: My tech start-up journey — one year in
"Today I cannot even afford an inflatable yacht and the thought of fitting into a corporate structure again is equally far-fetched."
Tools
Startup ideas: How the best founders get them and why novelty is overrated
Solving the puzzle of what a good startup idea is. A long read filled with tools to categorise and get to new ideas.
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