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The Surprising Virtue of Brutal Honesty in Startup Culture
The Surprising Virtue of Brutal Honesty in Startup Culture
Exploring why honest feedback is so valuable in the startup world and why it’s so hard to find.
Aaron Dinin, PhD
May 2
Early-Stage Startup Investing Update 1st Quarter 2024
Early-Stage Startup Investing Update 1st Quarter 2024
Valuable information for founders and investors in the latest Carta data
DC Palter
May 1
How And Why Subscription Companies Get Acquired
How And Why Subscription Companies Get Acquired
The lessons from 10+ years buying and selling companies.
Dan Layfield
Apr 29
Editor's Picks
I Was Supposed to Be a Millionaire at 25. Instead, I Went Bankrupt.
I Was Supposed to Be a Millionaire at 25. Instead, I Went Bankrupt.
Startups are supposed to be about an innate drive to change the world. But not for me. I’m 22 and I have one goal: become insanely rich.
Pablo Srugo
Nov 1, 2023
The Bang With Friends Story: Under The Covers
The Bang With Friends Story: Under The Covers
You know you’ve created a cultural phenomenon when your creation is declared “the evilest app ever”
Colin Hodge
May 10, 2023
Giant Mistakes and Successes: Lessons From Growing Revenue From $10M To $50M
Giant Mistakes and Successes: Lessons From Growing Revenue From $10M To $50M
I led the growth team at Codecademy and helped the company grow from $10M in ARR to $50M ARR+ before it sold to a company called Skillsoft…
Dan Layfield
Jun 14, 2023
I Made A Million Dollars By Saying Sorry
I Made A Million Dollars By Saying Sorry
When sh*t happens, there’s probably nothing you can do. But the tiniest sliver of hope can make all the difference.
Nick Freiling
Feb 5
My Startup Failed Six Years Ago. I’ve Been Hiding from My Shame Ever Since.
My Startup Failed Six Years Ago. I’ve Been Hiding from My Shame Ever Since.
Millions of people listened to my Y Combinator-backed startup’s story. This is what happened after everything fell apart.
Lauren Kay
Apr 28, 2021
Latest Stories
I Got Better at Hiring for My Startup After My First Employee Stole $5,000
I Got Better at Hiring for My Startup After My First Employee Stole $5,000
An expensive lesson in how to hire high-quality startup talent.
Aaron Dinin, PhD
Apr 29
Best Practices Will Kill Your Business if You Don’t Put Yourself First
Best Practices Will Kill Your Business if You Don’t Put Yourself First
Lessons learned from wasting my dream business by blindly following best practices.
Alberto Cabas Vidani
Apr 26
The Secret Truth Behind “Effortless” Lasting Success, Fame, And Fortune
The Secret Truth Behind “Effortless” Lasting Success, Fame, And Fortune
This is what making millions of dollars off your talent, hobby, or passion really takes (from three completely different founders).
Rachel Greenberg
Apr 26
You’ll Never Reach Your Product Vision Utopia
You’ll Never Reach Your Product Vision Utopia
But if you can lucid dream, you’ll arrive somewhere even better
Avi Siegel
Apr 25
Estimating Project Timelines: A Simple Formula to Perfect a Founder’s Most Underrated Superpower
Estimating Project Timelines: A Simple Formula to Perfect a Founder’s Most Underrated Superpower
Giving great time estimates for the projects you’re working on will make you a more successful entrepreneur (and human!)
Aaron Dinin, PhD
Apr 25
Innovation is Dangerous
Innovation is Dangerous
Talk to your grandma before you start your company
Richard Chin
Apr 24
3 Top Things to Consider When Fund-Raising
3 Top Things to Consider When Fund-Raising
They may not be the ones you expect, but they matter
Jan Cavelle
Apr 23
Here’s the Ugly Truth About Scaling Startups
Here’s the Ugly Truth About Scaling Startups
You won’t like it, but you’ll learn to accept it if you want to grow a company
Aaron Dinin, PhD
Apr 22
The 3 Signs You’re Accidentally About to Sabotage Your Startup’s Success
The 3 Signs You’re Accidentally About to Sabotage Your Startup’s Success
Entrepreneurs lose millions of dollars to these entrepreneurial faux pas and character flaw-induced foibles every single day.
Rachel Greenberg
Apr 19
There’s Only One Good Reason to Bootstrap a Startup
There’s Only One Good Reason to Bootstrap a Startup
Bootstrapping companies is a great strategy, but only if you’re doing it for the right reason
Aaron Dinin, PhD
Apr 18
The Customer Is Always Wrong
The Customer Is Always Wrong
You should listen anyway
Avi Siegel
Apr 16
When Should You Stop Calling Your Company a Startup?
When Should You Stop Calling Your Company a Startup?
At what point does that loaded label stop helping your prospects and start hurting them?
Joe Procopio
Apr 15
The Huge Assumption New Entrepreneurs Make About Market Positioning That’s Completely Wrong
The Huge Assumption New Entrepreneurs Make About Market Positioning That’s Completely Wrong
Knowing the best way to position a new startup within a market is harder than most founders realize.
Aaron Dinin, PhD
Apr 15
News Flash to Entrepreneurs: Nobody Believes You (Or Cares)
News Flash to Entrepreneurs: Nobody Believes You (Or Cares)
Stop sabotaging yourself in the name of being “real”. You’re playing a game nobody cares about.
Rachel Greenberg
Apr 12
One Critical Challenge To Overcome As A Founder
One Critical Challenge To Overcome As A Founder
And it has nothing to do with business
Natalya Permyakova
Apr 12
MVP is Over. You Need to Think About MVE.
MVP is Over. You Need to Think About MVE.
Hint: V isn’t for viable — it’s for valuable
Pete Sena
Apr 11
Are 4 Markets Better Than 1?
Are 4 Markets Better Than 1?
Single-minded focus is the key to startup success
DC Palter
Apr 11
Are You Prepared to Pay the Real Price of Startup Success?
Are You Prepared to Pay the Real Price of Startup Success?
Every founder wants to build successful companies, but very few of them realize what they’re actually hoping for.
Aaron Dinin, PhD
Apr 11
The Promotion Checklist — 7 Pitfalls to Avoid when Growing Your Career
The Promotion Checklist — 7 Pitfalls to Avoid when Growing Your Career
A sneak peek behind the promo process from a Google Exec
Daniel Rizea
Apr 10
Why “Safe” UX/UI Solutions Can Kill Your Startup
Why “Safe” UX/UI Solutions Can Kill Your Startup
Going from bland to bold
UNIPAWS
Apr 10
It’s Your Fault Your Team Isn’t Getting More Done
It’s Your Fault Your Team Isn’t Getting More Done
Aim for flow, achieve focus
Avi Siegel
Apr 9
A Fellow Entrepreneur Gave Me the Biggest Startup Insult of My Life — And He’s Right
A Fellow Entrepreneur Gave Me the Biggest Startup Insult of My Life — And He’s Right
Are you committing a critical entrepreneurial flaw or making a temporary, strategic sacrifice?
Rachel Greenberg
Apr 9
Boost Your Brand Social Proof with User Testimonials
Boost Your Brand Social Proof with User Testimonials
User testimonials are the modern-day word of mouth, helping potential customers feel confident about choosing your product or service.
Yuyu
Apr 8
From Employee to Employer
From Employee to Employer
How I went from working in customer support to building a multi-million-dollar service business
Sean Maguire
Apr 8
3 Ways ‘Scope Creep’ Can Ruin Your Startup
3 Ways ‘Scope Creep’ Can Ruin Your Startup
And how to avoid it tearing through your hard-earned cash
Jan Cavelle
Apr 8
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