Raising funds raises eyebrows
Hey fellow founders,
Sorry for the delay, we just got back from TNW Conference and even wrote a report (with video).
Did you know raising money = hard work? Raising funds as a process is even getting longer according to the must-read article of this week.
Also learn what Steve Blank's advice is for the Class of 2016, and read about post-purchase experience, how good storytelling leads to more sales, and support roles in sales.
Have a good weekend!
Must read
Startups once showered with cash now have to work for it
How is it news that you have to work for your money?
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Culture
Distributed Valley, maybe
Why is it that despite of all the technology, cultural, and policy trends, Silicon Valley remains the software capital of the world?
Starting your life as an engineer: My advice to the Class of 2016
"So how do you live a life making the most of each day? That’s the challenge we all face – and we all make different choices on how we do it. But today I’d like to share three short stories about how I made my days count and gained some wisdom from others."
Four lessons on work culture that I learned at Google
Some lessons on improving the culture of your company, Google style.
Modern Entrepreneurship
Online retailers should care more about the post-purchase experience
This article is about the need for online retailers to improve the customer experience after the purchase is done.
Trends
Design
Why you don’t need design like Apple
Storytelling is equally, if not more important, than good design. Telling a good story creates a connection. And it is this connection that leads to attention, which leads to trust, which leads to sales.
Google is making the same mistake now that Microsoft did in the 90s
Be cautious about copy pasting design elements from one OS to another.
Finance
Sales
In the best sales teams, about half of the people are in support roles
Sales is more than acquisition. This article explains why you need support roles just as much as sales representatives.