In this week's issue, we've included articles on managing your inbox after your holidays, why to A/B test your product page, and a post on what bankruptcy might teach you.
Also included is an interview on startup hiring advice, and a practical insight into launching your product on ProductHunt.
Enjoy reading,
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Culture
How to handle your overflowing inbox when you get back from vacation
Afraid of an overflowing inbox? Here are some tips to avoid 'after vacation stress'.
How to know when to give up, when to pivot and when to persist
You will probably need to do all three as a startup founder, so it’s important to know when to "pivot into greater success".
Modern Entrepreneurship
Reasons to A/B test your app store product page
An easy and fast way of testing how to draw attention to a product and get users for your app is running a test with your product page. This article explains why and what you should test.
Starting with the customer
“You don’t always have to start with the customer, but if you want to achieve fit, you have to end with the customer.”
Startup hiring advice from Lever CEO Sarah Nahm
This interview dives into best hiring practices and inclusion at startups and what you can do to figure out if someone is the right fit for your company.
Product
All you need to know for prepping your Product Hunt Launch
Q&A, tips, and resources to get your product launched successfully.
Finance
How going bankrupt taught me more than making millions
“Making money is great—but you also have to protect that money once you’ve earned it.”
How to impress with your startup pitch
Avoid mentioning "we have a passionate team", but learn from these investors and corporates what does make a good startup pitch.
Thank you
Thank you for finishing issue #232 & credits
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