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Culture
Why corporate startup partnerships donât work
"Startups â not corporates â are creating the future. Partner with the pioneers, and as a corporate youâll get to the future faster. Ignore them and youâll inevitably erode shareholder value."
Modern Entrepreneurship
Hope for the best or prepare for the worst? How we manage critical incidents at Intercom
Incidents happen to all companies. This article will help you be more prepared for the process.
The âForwardable Emailâ: how to tee up a warm introduction
A practical insight into how you keep that connection going and how to go about it.
Trends
Why being bored is good
"Technology keeps us constantly stimulated. What do we lose when we no longer have nothing to do?"
Next billion-dollar startups 2019
Forbes annually puts out a list with the 25 fastest-growing companies of 2019. Check out this year's list, featuring amongst others Duolingo and Patreon.
Product
Customer experience: be obsessed, be empathetic, be proactive
Your brand is defined by how well you can predict and play into customers needs.
Design
Great products do less, but better
Itâs tempting to want everything when you design a new product, but this article makes a case for starting small and focussed.
Finance
Collected advice for aspiring VCs
From VCs to aspiring VCs: all you need to know on mentors, specialization, empathy, reputation and more.
How to manage a board
The first time you work with a board can be daunting. Learn about these best practices for managing it well.
Impact metrics⌠strategy or storytelling?
Metrics aren't' always the best way to convey information, this investor argues. Start looking at your investor's intentions.
Thank you
Thank you for finishing issue #233 & credits
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