Issue 137  

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How startups can avoid Bodega’s PR disaster

You've probably heard about Bodega and the outrage it sparked this week. One of the reactions to the Valley's current most hated startup was that people are fed up with SV's hype machine.

We know that bad PR can kill your company (Juicero anyone?). But how do you make sure it does not happen to you?

CultureCulture

Tackling investors’ fear of backing married co-founders

Is it mere superstition or is there truth behind the reasoning for investors to be cautious when investing in married co-founders?

The Shkreli Syndrome: Youthful trouble, tech success, then a fall

"... Entrepreneurship takes people who, as a group, are prone to breaking actual rules and putting them in a setting that constantly encourages them to do so."

Silicon Valley's 'blind spots' are costing venture capitalists huge opportunities

Blind spots in the innovation economy are holding some great ideas out of the spotlight.

Modern EntrepreneurshipModern Entrepreneurship

Why innovation flounders in established companies

Startups and large companies are very different, but both need to innovate. However, large companies tend to fail more often in doing so. Here is why.

GrowthGrowth

Slow growth is good growth

This article explains how to boost retention and nurture loyal users. Solid advice for startups that understand growth is just part of the puzzle.

How to run a growth team

Practical advice to help you run a growth team.

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