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Reflecting on my failure to build a billion dollar company
"Some of my friends became billionaires. Meanwhile, I had to run a “measly” lifestyle business. It wasn’t what I wanted to do, but I had to keep the ship from sinking."
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Culture
Don't waste time on networking: be nice instead
Some advice: automate your workflow, not your relationships.
Get the f*ck off Twitter: 10 ways to stay productive while working from home
"You know you have to say no. You have that power."
Modern Entrepreneurship
Founders should test the hypotheses that matter most
This article explains why you should focus on the Most Important Test in the early stages of your startup instead of the Most Important Thing (finding customers and product-market fit).
Inside investor expectations: a pitch deck study
Observations to help you create the clearest and most comprehensive pitch deck.
Subscription vs one-time sales: is the persuasion process different?
An insight into the key differences between a subscription and a one-time sale, and how you can use them to optimize your sales.
Growth
How fast SaaS companies hit ARR milestones
The first $10k in annual recurring revenue is the hardest to reach. Yet, once you've passed that first hurdle, the subsequent $10,000 milestones are reached at a much faster pace.
Trends
How to bring an innovation culture to life
"Most companies have not adopted innovation artifacts, rituals and practices. Instead, they have artifacts and rituals for running their core business - and they often mistakenly apply these to managing innovation."
Team
What we’ve learned about hiring engineering managers
A practical look at how this company makes sure that those hired have the right skills and values.
Finance
Don't freak out: the fundraising bible is here
A very comprehensive guide with all your startup would need to know before raising funds.
The mistake most first time VC fund managers make
"Contrary to the conventional wisdom, I think you should invest bigger tickets in less later stage companies (5–10 Series B/C companies)."
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