Magic Leap
Hey fellow founders,
Did you know Magic Leap completed what may be the largest C-round of financing in history? That is why it is the must read article of this issue.
Also we have more awesome articles about startup life & metrics, lessons learned at LeanConf 2016, job crafting at Google, and a Product Hunt LIVE Chat with Chris Dixon (General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz).
Enjoy and have a nice weekend!
Must read
The untold story of Magic Leap, the world’s most secretive startup
"At the beginning of this year, the company completed what may be the largest C-round of financing in history: $793.5 million. To date, investors have funneled $1.4 billion into it."
Sponsored
Culture
Reframing the narrative on entrepreneurship
Only a few entrepreneurs will make it to become the next big thing. Read why Gary Vaynerchuck finds it time to reframe the narrative on entrepreneurship.
It’s not you, it’s the startup life
"I couldn’t miss anything. I would fail. I would get fired. People would know. I would be nothing. I started crying and pacing the room insanely and I couldn’t stop."
Modern Entrepreneurship
Growth
Product Managers should growth hack
One takeaway from this article is that Product Managers should focus on engineering growth drivers into the product just as much as features.
Trends
Why innovative companies like Google are letting employees craft their own jobs
"Job crafting is a normal part of job innovation and job adaptability. It aligns people more clearly with their talents, interests, and strengths."
Rocket Internet - a detailed look
Is Rocket Internet's approach the right approach, or is it slowly proving to be dead wrong?
Tools
Why misunderstanding startup metrics can cost you your business
Bringing context to using your metrics is key.
Finance
Investing in the future: A conversation with Chris Dixon
Read the thought-provoking insights of Chris Dixon, a thought leader and investor in the tech community.