Although Halloween still needs to happen, this week's issue does feel a little Halloween themed. We've included articles on zombie startups, and an entrepreneurial sixth sense. And perhaps the scariest topics of all: what if you get kicked out of your company, or how to decide on your startup's valuation?
Enjoy reading,
Must read
One small step for the web
"We believe data should empower each of us." -- Tim Berners-Lee's vision on the next era of the web.
Culture
Are you a Zombie startup?
With the growth of a (successful) ecosystem, there is also a growth of 'zombie startups'. Are you a zombie or a lively startup?
Also, read this article on how to avoid zombie startups.
Entrepreneurial sixth sense: how intuition drives stronger decision making
"Athletes call it instinct. Hipsters know it as vibes. Scientists claim it’s intuition. You and I probably refer to it as a gut feeling."
When should you quit?
Whenever you start a new project, this question might be in the back of your head. Some advice to help to make the decision on when to quit.
Modern Entrepreneurship
Why you should be data-informed and not data-driven
Do you use data to make decisions? Or is data just one variable for input?
How to overcome investors’ herd-mentality and get the first check for your startup
"If no one wants to be first, how do you get the first check for your startup? How can you overcome investors’ herd-mentality?"
Growth
Growing our SaaS company to $1M+ ARR: 7 people, 3 years, no VC money. Key lessons learned
"I can’t believe in making a good product if you don’t use it by yourself."
Product
Customer experience success metrics that never dissapointed
An elaborate look at how to measure customer experience and improvements in it.
Team
Kicked out of your own company: what to do
Perhaps it's something you don't want to think about, but this article might help you to be prepared for this scenario.
Finance
Understanding startup valuation
Answers to questions like 'What motivates a VC' and 'How to maximize your startup's valuation'.
Seven different types of investors and how to win them over
Greedy, doubtful, or skint: this author offers a look at how to convince these types of investors (or why you shouldn't try to do so).
Startup advisors
On the difference between mentors and advisors, and why an advisor should act like an investor.
Thank you
Thank you for finishing issue #192 & credits
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