Startup Lessons

In October 2013, after finishing my PhD in Vancouver , I had moved to Toronto for a few months to launch my second startup. Coming from a meeting with an investor, I took a picture of a pretty plant. I was hopeful that I would launch a company worth $1B…

As the business world continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, startups are constantly looking for innovative ways to gain a competitive edge without spending their precious capital too early. When times are tough, marketing is typically the first area impacted, and a full-time Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is just…

A topic that often goes undiscussed is the concept of false signs of product-market fit. Throughout my journey as a startup creator, I have experienced the dreadful sensation of lacking product-market fit. The indicators were clear: ZERO users and every day was full of self-doubt. We started growing like crazy …

A short summary of my observation of tech founders failing like champs and not admitting to reality. Skip market and product research like it’s a boring lecture and just make stuff based on wild guesses. Who needs facts, right? When things go wrong, blame your team like a pro and…

Navigating The Startup Journey This article explores the intriguing parallels between the childhood board game, Snakes & Ladders, and the challenging journey of entrepreneurship. It delves into how startups, much like the game, are subject to luck, necessitate resilience in the face of ups and downs, and require strategic planning despite unpredictable circumstances. Drawing…

I wanted to share my experience with you about struggling with perfectionism while trying to launch MVP (Minimum Viable Product) version of www.supeer.co. I hope my story resonates with some of you who may be facing similar challenges. As a perfectionist, I found it incredibly difficult to release supeer.co quickly…

Written by: Boye Hartmann — The startup world is constantly evolving and growing, with new technologies and trends emerging every year. In order to succeed in this highly competitive landscape, startups need to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to the latest changes. …

In the previous parts of the Network Effects series, we talked about the characteristics of networks, growth patterns, and their importance for your startup or digital product against competitors or other alternatives. In the upcoming parts, we will discuss the most common flaws and challenges that may affect the development…

One day, my ex-colleague came up to me, saying that he was going to leave his stable job and start his own business. He wanted to get my opinion on his business idea, and that got me thinking. Instead of focusing on the business idea itself, I asked, “Who will…