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Patrick Eaton

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The Unicorn Myth: How FAANG-Level Hiring Standards Are Hurting Your Startup

Unicorns belong in fairy tales, not your hiring strategy.

Sep 26, 2024

The Unicorn Myth: How FAANG-Level Hiring Standards Are Hurting Your Startup

Sep 26, 2024

How to Sink a Funded Startup in 10 Easy Steps

A guide to the most common mistakes — and how to avoid them before it’s too late.

Sep 11, 2024

How to Sink a Funded Startup in 10 Easy Steps

Sep 11, 2024

Iterate Wisely: Knowing When to Add, Remove, or Refine Features

Balancing Innovation with Simplicity in Your Product Evolution

Sep 11, 2024

Sep 11, 2024

Swimming with Sharks: Thriving in Blue Oceans and Red Oceans

Strategies for creating a competitive advantage in uncharted waters and established markets.

Sep 11, 2024

Swimming with Sharks: Thriving in Blue Oceans and Red Oceans

Sep 11, 2024

Are Your Employees Paid for Their Work or Their Time?

Understanding Expectations to Avoid Burnout and Create a Happier, More Productive Team

Sep 11, 2024

Are Your Employees Paid for Their Work or Their Time?

Sep 11, 2024

The Early Bird Gets the Design System: When Startups Should Invest in Design Systems and Component…

Why an Early Investment in Design Systems Can Save You Time, Money, and Headaches Later

Sep 10, 2024

The Early Bird Gets the Design System: When Startups Should Invest in Design Systems and Component…

Sep 10, 2024

How to Fail Cheap: Testing Ideas Without Breaking the Bank

Smart Strategies for Startups to Validate Ideas Without Overcommitting

Sep 5, 2024

How to Fail Cheap: Testing Ideas Without Breaking the Bank

Sep 5, 2024

The Art of the Pivot: When to Change Course, Stay the Path, or Branch Out

Navigating the Emotional and Strategic Challenges of Startup Evolution

Sep 4, 2024

The Art of the Pivot: When to Change Course, Stay the Path, or Branch Out

Sep 4, 2024

Steering Clear of Startup Stumbles: The Power of Expert Guidance

How Advisors Can Save You Time, Money, and Headaches by Navigating Common Pitfalls

Sep 3, 2024

Steering Clear of Startup Stumbles: The Power of Expert Guidance

Sep 3, 2024

Leading by Example: Building a Culture-Driven Startup from the Top Down

Why Every Leader Must Embody the Values They Want to See

Sep 3, 2024

Leading by Example: Building a Culture-Driven Startup from the Top Down

Sep 3, 2024

Patrick Eaton

Patrick Eaton

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I'm here to share my hard-earned lessons as a software leader for start-ups to help the next generation avoid my mistakes and build amazing things!

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