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Culture
Des Traynor’s (Intercom) vision on building a company that lasts in a fast-growth environment
At the Next Web conference earlier this year, we had the opportunity to sit down with Des Traynor (Intercom) and talk about product strategy, alignment, and growth.
Learning to code changed the way I think as a start-up founder
An insight into why and how learning to code can change your mindset as a startup founder.
Modern Entrepreneurship
Don't just talk to customers, get them to do something
People are terrible predictors of their own future behavior. Go beyond talking to customers and observe what actions they use to resolve their needs.
Why does your company deserve money?
"Raising millions of dollars from great investors does not equal product-market fit."
Want to read more? Check out this post on how VCs evaluate startups.
Why most people will never build great startups
On why focus, creating value, and validation matter.
Growth
The unsung hero of growth stage companies
"Companies at the growth stage rely on a strong finance function to know and explain their economics to management and investors."
Trends
The real reason Apple and Google want you to use your phone less
Nir Eyal's perspective on why safety means sales.
Want to read more? This (member-feature story) dives further into why people don't buy products, but they buy better versions of themselves.
Design
Unplanned user research
A startup founder talks you through his user experience with some platforms he used, making for an insightful observation of what is expected versus what is offered.
Finance
Do you know where your money Is? 3 tips to get your startup’s finances in order
It doesn't have to be you, but do make sure someone is keeping track of your finances to secure your company's future.
How to bulletproof your fundraising deck
Be creative, but not too creative in how you present numbers, charts, and estimates in your deck.
Thank you
Thank you for finishing issue #181 & credits
Thank you for reading Startup Curated, and special thanks go out to Raymond from DigiGurus, and Alessandro from Difitek for curating!
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