Must read
We spent $3.3M buying out investors: why and how we did it
Why would you buy out investors? Buffer did it last month. In this article, they share why they considered this decision and how they went about.
Culture
You can't afford to ignore these 4 soft skills when hiring your first employees
Do not ignore the soft skills of an employee just because they are harder to measure or screen for.
Want to read more? Have a look at this guide to see if you're the right fit for a startup.
How to overcome the unknown
Despite its name, the 'chaotic' leadership model might help you thrive in uncertain times.
Modern Entrepreneurship
Show me the market
Trying to raise capital? Know all about your market, and fit that into your tactics and vision.
Lessons from years of building e-com brands: what would I do differently knowing what I know now?
Lessons learned and an honest roadmap for your next e-commerce journey.
Trends
Product
Leveraging data to build consumer products
Is your startup data-driven? This article makes a plea for why it should be.
Team
Strategies to find your next technical co-founder
Show that you can sell and grow the idea: some practical tips if you're looking for a technical co-founder.
Finance
Why VCs “almost blindly” invest in founders with previous exits
On the importance of experience in entrepreneurship.
Why venture-backed startups should have a bootstrapping mindset
"Today too many well-funded startups are laser-focused on scaling and postpone optimizing monetization to a later stage."
How to win in venture capital: understanding the fat tails
On what you need to know about fat tails and the quest for unicorns.
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