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As WeWork snaps up yet another software company, a look at its acquisition strategy
"WeWork has made 15 known acquisitions during its life (the company was founded in 2010, for reference)."
Culture
Founders should stop freaking out about maintaining a startup culture
Good company culture is important, but we should still stop focussing on it so much.
To remote or not to remote work? That is the question
This author talks you through the benefits and disadvantages of working remotely.
Modern Entrepreneurship
How we built a million-dollar YouTube channel
"This path is more than just saying “We need videos.”"
Interested in how this specifically works for a software YouTube channel? Check this article.
Your product demo sucks because it's focused on your product
This may sound counter intuitive, but your product demo is not all about your product. There are a few other things you need to keep in mind.
How to create a stellar referral program for your business
People often turn to their friends and family when they decide if they want a product or service, so you want your current customers to recommend you. This article dives into how you can make that happen.
Product
UX: do less, but with feeling
Simplifying your UX can increase user satisfaction, but only if it is done with feeling.
Finance
The eight reason VCs don’t want to invest in your startup
You can have a great business, but it might just not be suitable for venture funding. Here are 8 reasons why this might be the case.
The basics of financial accounting for startups
“Finance is one of the most basic skills that any business must embrace to be successful.”
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