This week we've included an article on taking advice and a founder who talks us through his scale-down practices. And, an article on how funding is impacted by the Coronavirus.
The pandemic does not only impact funding but also work practices. For example, here in the Netherlands, we're heavily encouraged to work remotely. So, let us share advice on those aspects and how to keep our heads up in these times. Hit reply if you want to share anything with us,
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Must read
Sequoia is giving away $21 million to a payments startup it recently funded as it walks away from deal
We do not see how they could not have worked this out between Stripe and Sequoia. The shares could likely have been offloaded at a discounted rate to a third-party investor. How is this better for Stripe?
Culture
To disrupt or not to disrupt?
"Disruption isn’t always the right strategy for startups. It’s a choice."
Modern Entrepreneurship
Guerrilla testing: what is it and when to use it
A how-to on guerrilla testing, for those looking for faster and smaller steps to do research.
Trends
Team
Finance
Silicon Valley VCs should prioritize IPOs over mergers
"Once thought to spur competition, venture capital may in fact cement incumbency."
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Thank you for finishing issue #266 & credits
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