We just got back from The Next Web where Nir Eyal spoke about being 'in-distractable': are the devices responsible or are we? He also wrote an article on it, which we've included in this week's Curated.
Also included: a fascinating take on what actually happens (before and) when raising funds, advice from a serial founder to VCs, mastering the art of pivoting, and the future of the ad-tech bubble due to GDPR (you couldn't have missed it!). Enjoy reading,
Culture
Indistractable: how to focus in and tune out digital distraction
Nir Eyal's view on the double-edged sword of distraction.
One habit will make you a successful creative or a failed founder
"Execution is what turns a loose concept or the first spark of an idea into something tangible that you can use to shape the world around you."
Modern Entrepreneurship
When should entrepreneurs write their business plans?
It pays to plan. According to research, entrepreneurs who write business plans are more likely to succeed. But when do you start writing your plan?
The rudder fallacy - Adopting lean startup principles
"There’s one critical thing about the rudder: It doesn’t work unless you’re moving."
Mastering the art of the pivot
A founder interview providing an insight into how a pivot can turn into a lost battle or turn into a legend.
Growth
5 tips to navigate through growing pains for startups
That moment when everything seems to fall apart is the moment you need to step: that's when true growth can happen.
Trends
Instead of courting Amazon's new headquarters, cities should court freelancers
"Independent workers don’t only exist locally; they’re also a key part of global talent mobility. "
Team
Finance
Advice for VCs from a serial founder
There are enough 'how to' articles out there for founders on how to deal with VCs, so now it's time for an article on the other way around: what kind of advice can founders give to VCs?
Why you should never have a data room - the most counter-intuitive fund-raising advice you’ll ever get
You don't want a VC to go home with a brochure if he enters your store, you want him to buy the clothes. In other words: trade data for engagement, and don't give out the data so easily.
How raising a $2+M Seed Round really, actually went
"Fundraising means I convinced a bunch of people (and in my case, a BUNCH of people) that I probably CAN (possibly, maybe) build a successful business."
Thank you
Thank you for finishing issue #173 & credits
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