This week's Curated contains reads on valuation, sending decks, strategy, and company culture. And, with conference season coming up, we've also included an article on how to avoid networking from draining you.
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Culture
How to keep networking from draining you
Networking is crucial for your startup, but it can be extremely draining. This article offers some tips on how to avoid that and make the most out of networking.
This makes company culture great
How the simple act of belief can impact your company.
Also, the way you treat people matters: here's an article on what to do if your company has a high turnover rate.
Modern Entrepreneurship
Strategy first. Then relentless tactical execution
Steve Blank on why you should plot your strategy.
How founders should think about money
The three tests entrepreneurs need to stand through in managing money.
Deconstruct your compelling value proposition to reveal some powerful truths
On understanding the true meaning of compelling, value, and proposition.
Trends
The entire economy is MoviePass now. Enjoy it while you can
"Of the 15 technology companies that have gone public so far in 2018, only three had positive earnings per share in the preceding year..."
Subscription hell
More and more companies issue a paywall. This piece argues it's time to start rethinking this model.
Product
The importance of an effective product marketing strategy
The mantra of "if you build it they will come" contradicted: why a company-wide philosophy is important.
Team
Why most managers suck
It's not a given that if someone can create a company, they'll be a natural at leading it too. A note on how to deal with this challenge.
Finance
I know everybody told you to send your fundraising desks as a link - Here's why you should just send the deck
A VC on why, as the overly long title of this piece already says, you should just send the deck.
Want to know how many investors you should talk to? This long-read might help you take that decision and to prioritize in the process.
After the term-sheet is signed: don't get caught in venture limbo
Venture limbo is the two- to six week time between the signing of the term sheet and the closing. A few tips on how not to stay in it for too long.
Thank you
Thank you for finishing issue #172 & credits
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