Startups are often told to move fast, but one of our articles this week argues that it actually is more beneficial in the long run to start slow. What do you think? Hit reply to share your thoughts!
Furthermore, we've included readings on decentralized companies, hiring a CFO, a guide to raising and closing a round, and time-saving advice from VCs.
Enjoy reading,
Culture
Why you do NOT need to know your purpose
"Be selfish to start. Do what pays. Cover your bases first. Then do what is fun; what is ‘cool’ for you."
In decentralized companies, everyone has a stake
"Game theory suggests that one can trust a group of people and the collective decisions derived from their consensus" - decentralized companies act with the same belief in mind.
Modern Entrepreneurship
Startups: start slow to move fast (and take less money)
In the startup world, speed often seems to be the key factor to success. Yet, this article makes a case for starting a bit slower, to first fully grasp the customer's needs, requirements and preferences.
Looking to impress investors? Founders must answer these 3 questions
If you're able to answer these three questions as a founder, you're ready to impress investors.
How hiring a CFO can help your startup (yes, even before you begin to raise)
An elaborate look at the role and tasks of a CFO in the grand scheme of things.
Want to read more about finance? This post offers a practical overview of how to build a finance department for your startup.
Growth
How my tech blog went from 0 to 20000 monthly readers within 18 months
It might not come across as an extraordinary story or amount of readers, but that is exactly the point this article wants to convey. Everyone is able to grow a blog.
Promoted
Get the Dutch government as a launching customer
Do you want to help the Dutch government? With a dedicated pilot budget of 5-10K euro and the intention of a long-term partnership, Startup in Residence Noord-Holland isn’t your typical startup program. We combine education with practical issues the province needs solved (i.e. in organizational change or traffic). Check out the challenges and apply!
Team
The little trade-offs
What is good for your company in the long run is often not what needs to be done right now. These little trade-offs might be killing your team.
Finance
Put the kittens in the box: the essential guide to raising and closing a round
Have you ever tried putting kittens in a box? It's a process.
Time-saving tips from busy VCs
Time is perhaps the most limited resource out there, for startup founders and VCs. This article offers a collection of tips on saving time from VCs.
How you should organize your board according to VCs
An insightful overview of what a board can do for your company, and how you should organize setting up a board.
Thank you
Thank you for finishing issue #169 & credits
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