Oct 21, 2022Create your own hooks in ReactJSMost of us(ReactJS developers) are aware of built-in hooks like useState, useEffect, useRef, useMemo, useCallback, etc. Some of us know the concept of custom hooks but have never used them. Image source: https://daveceddia.com/ So here, I will be explaining the use case and the advantages of using a custom hook. …2 min read2 min read
May 2, 2022How to Build a Minimum Viable Product: A Weary Entrepreneur’s GuideThe concept of the “minimum viable product” is one of the most vital strategies for building a sustainable start-up. It’s an approach to business that stresses constant iteration and testing of ideas. A product that doesn’t change is a finished product, and a finished product isn’t a viable business. If…Startup4 min readStartup4 min read
Published inSixBerries Labs·Dec 28, 2020Tips for effective remote, multi-lingual and multi-cultural teamsAt SixBerries we are working to build an inclusive, international organisation with the goal of helping early stage business all over the world execute on their vision. I’ve been fortunate to work with some amazing people with diverse backgrounds, who hail from different cultures and who speak different languages. …Remote Working4 min readRemote Working4 min read
Sep 2, 2020Tips on leadership from the IT guyI think a lot about how to be a better leader. I am just a code monkey who would be happy if you locked him in a room and fed him twice a day (ok well maybe six times if chocolate is involved). However, since starting SixBerries and being responsible…Leadership2 min readLeadership2 min read
Jan 10, 2020What I’m reading — Chop Wood Carry WaterImproving is always something I have always strived towards. As a deeply flawed human, I have worked to be better and I believe that I am still at the bottom of the mountain. It is hard to identify the things that are suboptimal traits within yourself and changing them is…Self Help2 min readSelf Help2 min read
Aug 6, 2018What I’m reading — 5 books every start-up founder should read now.I’ve been on a reading rampage recently and finished a number of books that should be read by every start-up founder. The books range from strategy, to leadership to product development, all of which are needed by good founders. On the product development front many of the principles are derived…Startup3 min readStartup3 min read
Jul 10, 2018The power of noBeing an entrepreneur is hard but to me the hardest part of being an entrepreneur is using the word “no”. To some, saying no comes naturally, to me, not so much. As a result, I have become a “yes” man. My default instinct and answer is to say yes. …3 min read3 min read
Mar 21, 2018What I’m reading: A Brief History Of Time: From Big Bang To Black HolesWith the passing of Stephen Hawking I have moved this up the list of posts since this is one of my favourite reads. I was never a big reader growing up, I read what was absolutely necessary for school and that was it. I had a good grounding in science…Science2 min readScience2 min read
Mar 19, 2018Love MondaysOne of my favourite TV ads is the Reed.co.uk “Love Mondays” ad. The premise is that for you to love Mondays again you need to find the right job. This makes perfect sense and the people who came up with that should have received a bonus! …2 min read2 min read
Mar 15, 2018What I’m reading — How to Talk FinanceMy background is technology and I’ve struggled for many years with understanding the financial side of business, but as every entrepreneur knows if you don’t know your numbers you’ll quickly crash and burn. How to talk finance was a revelation with it’s understandable language and easy to follow examples. How to Talk Finance: Getting to grips with the numbers in business by Ted Wainman The…Finance2 min readFinance2 min read
