Must read
The Struggle
It's a classic (from 2012), but if you haven't read it yet, we think you should. Holidays are upon us, and we don't want you to become hit with a depression, or The Struggle.
"Most people are not strong enough.
Every great entrepreneur from Steve Jobs to Mark Zuckerberg went through The Struggle and struggle they did, so you are not alone. But that does not mean that you will make it. You may not make it. That is why it is The Struggle.
The Struggle is where greatness comes from."
This article hits home and covers all you might/will experience as an entrepreneur. Luckily, Ben adds his advise on how to handle The Struggle.
Culture
10 Tips for acing your next conference
Conference season is around the corner, and if you're going to spend time at them, please make sure it'll be worth it.
Failing Forward
Embracing failure as an entrepreneur is a necessity. It will happen, big or small. This tale is about how one team invalidated the need for its startup, and is now focussing their efforts on (in)validating the ideas of others.
The rise and fall of Everest (the App)
Post Mortem's are a great way to learn from the failure that other entrepreneurs endured. This one has it all, from sudden success to the grinding halt. We're extremely appreciative that these stories get written for us to read.
Why more tech companies are rethinking their perks
"A growing body of research and voices in the tech world now support the idea that it has to encourage employees to work less."
Modern Entrepreneurship
Every founder and startup investor should be contrarian
Of course, being contrarian and wrong is no use. That’s just the same as being wrong. Being contrarian and right is the only place to be.
Trends
What to do when your competitor gets funded?
A great peace filled with do's and don'ts, reminding us that competition is healthy.