Have you ever compared your startup to a poker game? Both involve taking risk, and chances can shift quite easily. This article (and podcast) talk about taking educated risks. How did you (learn to) plan for unpredictability? Hit reply to share.
Furthermore, we've gathered articles for you on what you can build with just $10.000, why you shouldn't sign non-competes, understanding competition, and how to build a startup without losing your freedom. Enjoy reading,
Must read
How to build a startup empire without selling your freedom
"Finding a startup to work for is easy. Finding a founder whose vision you believe in isn’t."
Culture
4 Non-negotiable habits of successful startupers
"Consistent, dedicated, disciplined, and driven, they create technology to serve people’s human needs."
And, another aspect that has often been stressed as important: your network. Read more on becoming your network, so build it wisely.
Why I don't sign non-competes
"From a purely ethical perspective, they limit one of the most basic premises of capitalism: the freedom to chose who one works for. They’re an agreement that effectively puts an employee into debt, even if that debt is limited in scope, to their current employer."
Modern Entrepreneurship
Socratic management techniques for the modern leader
How 'asking a bunch of questions' will help your team become more effective, and makes you a more effective leader.
Culture shock: what makes a startup culture healthy?
On why personal values and language are of importance in startup culture.
What could you build with just $10.000?
This article offers a few principles that might help you to become big with little financing.
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Trends
Govern like you give a damn
Three tips for improving the culture of the technology industry, which can also be implemented in your business.
Product
Understanding direct and indirect competition
People want to eat fast food, but also want to be healthy: a lesson in dealing with direct and indirect competition.
Team
The investment with the highest ROI is the one you make in yourself
A plea for spending time and money on books, workshops, courses, and your well-being.
Finance
How big money can drive diversity in venture capital
Some recommendations on diversity and inclusion for the ‘large pool of capital’, because diversity is important for investment performance.
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