Must read
'Non-technical founder' is a term we need to stop using
“If you’re not a technical founder, that’s fine. But then what are you? Because no one is a non-thing.”
Want to read more? This post discusses the overlooked benefit of no-code tools.
Culture
Focus on where you're going not where you are right now
"... eating a cookie every day isn’t enough to lead to obesity. But when you consistently consume more than what you expend, that extra amount builds up. "
The paradox of productivity
Do you have a 'Deepwork Wednesday' or a 'Coaching Friday'? This author reveals how to apply a productivity growth mindset.
Modern Entrepreneurship
Four startup engineering killers
This article outlines the most common startup engineering traps to avoid to ensure you won't shoot your startup in the foot.
Case study: lean experiments with Radical Candor
On how to apply, experiment with and learn from 1:1 meetings without losing too much time, while working in a small team.
Customer churn is everyone's problem: here's why you should give your customer success team a break
"Customer success is a business methodology, not a department".
Product
Product engagement: the most important metric you aren't tracking for your SaaS business
Not all activity is equal or should be measured equally: a few tips and tricks on how to measure engagement.
Design
Lean design for a better MVP
Don't sacrifice design for speed: focus on the unique value prop of your product.
Team
Who should be on your startup board?
Who should you have on your board and at what stage of your business? These might be the most important questions when you are growing.
Finance
Why you shouldn't raise a 'friends and family' round
On why fundraising is a skill set that needs practice.
How bad numbers are ruining your pitch deck
Proper statistics help you tell a convincing story, so don't abandon the narrative of your numbers.
Thank you
Thank you for finishing issue #212 & credits
Thank you for reading Startup Curated, and special thanks go out to Raymond from Protium, SaaS consultant Nichole Elizabeth DeMeré and Alessandro from Difitek for curating!
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