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Must read
This one piece of advice could make or break your career
"There’s no handbook on how to evaluate and process “suggestions” and “advice” from a boss or a mentor." -- Steve Blank on how important it is to act on these recommendations.
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Culture
Loss aversion goal setting
Think of your goals as opportunities and what it would cost to not do them.
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Crazy? We f*cked up. We ran out of money. We laid everyone off
Some crazy insights from the China accelerator program, because the best stories often happen between beginning and success/ failure.
Modern Entrepreneurship
Why great product ideas fail to make it to the market and how to avoid it
Let's talk about people, instead of product.
Growth
Lululemon athletica growth study – The pillars of success
Want to learn more about this brand's growth? This long-read takes you through what worked best for Lululemon.
Trends
Do we need a European tech unicorn?
When startups grow, that often leads to a natural transfer overseas: a reflection on how the European startup ecosystem can advance.
Team
How my role as CTO has changed as we've grown to 100 engineers
A founder's perspective on what happens in the different roles he has to take while expanding the company.
Tools
How to choose the right analytics platform for your business
A practical look at what program helps you measure what metrics best, and in what phase of the business you can use them.
Finance
Three pieces of advice from venture capitalists and top executives
"A big mistake that startups make is that they assume their value is in having a great idea."
Why we won't take investment
What if taking venture capital doesn't align with your company's vision?
Raising capital for the first time? Here's how to do it successfully
Six questions from a VC to help you understand your own position better when raising venture capital.
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