What if your startup grows immensely in a short period of time? At the Next Web conference we talked to Bryce Bladon from CryptoKitties to learn how they dealt with their exponential growth. Furthermore, we've included articles on scaling, failure, co-founder relations, and convertible notes.
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Culture
What I’ve learned from leading HR executives on startup culture: and it’s not what you think
Some key lessons on company culture: when does it become a 'thing' and how to best create it.
Why every entrepreneur needs an origin story
An article about swimming pigs and successful storytelling.
Modern Entrepreneurship
Using (Crypto)Kitties to introduce the world to blockchain
At The Next Web Conference, we had an opportunity to sit down with Bryce Bladon, one of the founding team members of CryptoKitties. He talked us through growth, blockchain projects, and a supportive community.
Why my first startup failed and why I'm happy it did
"If you build it, they won't come." - and other important lessons.
The paradox of agile leadership: doing versus being agile
How to make that abstract notion of 'agile' work?
Growth
To scale your startup big time, you must scale down your tactics
"The truth that how something can scale is far less important than having a good reason for it to scale in the first place."
Team
The most important thing you need to discuss with your co-founder
A discussion on the shareholders' agreement might break or make a relationship between co-founders.
Want to know more about this topic?? This post discusses tough conversations and founder relationships.
Know thyself: the quest for a Head of Product
Where, how and why do you find the mythical creature 'Head of Product'?
Autonomy is the biggest reward your team can get
On why, if you want a more agile and scalable company, you should give your team the opportunity to take the reins.
Finance
How convertible notes work
On what you need to know about convertible notes - the short-term that converts to equity after a conversion event occurs.
Compensation strategies for cash strapped startups
"How do you recruit a developer making well into six figures, or an experienced salesperson with four kids in private school?"
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