Solving problems
This week's must-read is about Trello's missed opportunity of monetizing the product faster. Hiten Shah argues that in the SaaS space it is not about being the new or best kid on the block, but about being the one that is continuously able to solve things, or at least to be the one that can outsmart others. Do you recognize this struggle?
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Must read
Why Trello failed to build a $1 billion+ business
Some reflections on why Trello 'failed' to grow into a billion-dollar business. Hint: it has to do with acting fast before the competition can outsell, or outsmart you. 💬 ◀️ Click to comment
Culture
What I learned from reading every Amazon shareholders letter
"3/ Jeff doesn’t do math like mere mortals, because It’s ALWAYS Day 1." 💬
The faster your brain moves the more time off you need
Entrepreneurs need to deal with more information than ever. But your brain is not made to run these information marathons or be stimulated for the majority of the day. These tricks will help you give your brain some well deserved time off. 💬
Entrepreneurs, here's how to permanently kick your perfectionism to the curb
It's okay to strive for perfection, but don't let it hold you back. These pieces of advice might help you to, once in a while, fail a little. 💬
Modern Entrepreneurship
Strategy is not a to-do list
“Well what do you guys believe — Customer Development or launch on a schedule?” Steve Blank on why strategy should drive your to-do list. 💬
Knowns vs Unknowns, Are you building a successful company or just typing?
Remind yourself and your team that writing software is the easy part. Building a company that scales isn’t. 💬
Growth
1 Equation that will transform how you manage customer relationships
How 'CS=CX+CO' will reshape the landscape of your company. 💬
Trends
Dear Silicon Valley: America’s fallen out of love with you
"Silicon Valley, you used to be the envy of the world." But now the Valley seems to be the villain: it's too expensive, too exclusive, and moved from being an icon to a joke. So, what can be done about this? 💬
Product
Why do so many hardware startups fail?
The common reasons because of which hardware startups fail explained. 💬
Team
Why are startup founders so bad at changing their own companies?
Company founders are great at disrupting, or having a disruptive, innovative vision and mentality. Yet, they are not always the one who is best for leading a company through a necessary transition. 💬
Finance
What has changed in starting, running, financing and selling a bootstrapped SaaS business?
A VC's perspective on why there will be an increase in exits and bootstrapped SaaS businesses in the near future. 💬
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