Must read
The startup empathy dilemma
”As power and impact grows, empathy diminishes. Is there a way you can stop the shrink?”
Culture
Mindful entrepreneurship: the new age of business
“Ultimately, if you’re more mindful, you’ll be more successful in whatever endeavors you pursue.”
Pathways to progress for women entrepreneurs
It's not just the VCs that need to adapt: it's also how we coach and help women in their careers that changes the way their careers progress.
Modern Entrepreneurship
From a tech HR veteran: what I wish every founder knew
"You need to overcommunicate." And other life lessons from an entrepreneur who shares her insights on scaling your company culture.
What type of lean startup experiment should I run?
A handy overview on when to run what kind of tests or experiments in what kind of circumstances.
Why our company decided to take a different approach to goal setting — and how it’s paid off
On the value of setting individual ambitions first, while still working towards the company's goals.
Growth
How to use your personal brand to build trust in your startup
This post takes you through how your personal brand is important to ensure growth for your startup.
Trends
European startup success stories are everywhere
You've probably heard of London, Barcelona, and Dublin. But what about Leuven, Cork or Espoo?
Product
Why product innovation slows after the series A
Why is it that after Series A "every innovation requires a Herculean effort to achieve"? This author lists a few elements to look out for.
Finance
Entrepreneur elevator pitch season 4 episode 4: 'It hit all the ingredients except a good product'
Learn from 'inside' and make sure your pitch does specify for what you'll use the investment of VCs.
Warning signs that your startup isn't positioned to secure funding
Learn more about how to secure funding. First tip? Understanding is key to success.
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Thank you for finishing issue #229 & credits
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