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The key traits of founders who can scale startups: a VC perspective
Unpack the traits of startup leaders who can truly scale, from visionary thinking to financial savvy, in this light-hearted, insightful guide for pre-seed VCs.
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The resilience mindset
I've been having some thought-provoking conversations lately, and it's become abundantly clear that resilience is the magic ingredient that separates the dreamers from the doers.
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Founder's guide to SDR: mastering founder-led sales with LinkedIn Sales Navigator
In this actionable guide, we will focus on using LinkedIn Sales Navigator to empower founders with little or no SDR experience to kickstart their founder-led sales efforts.
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You can't save something “a little bit” – why startups need to talk about their big idea
As a startup founder, it's important to talk about that big idea. Here are the reasons why.
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Why can't CEOs lead the growth?
Let the CEO rest and have the right person do the job. Look for CGOs or create your own growth team.
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Building a winning startup team
The success of a startup hinges upon the strength of its team. Building a winning startup team is not just about finding talented individuals; it's about finding the right combination of skills, expertise, and personalities that will drive your business forward.
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The art of bootstrapping: how to start a business with limited resources
By adopting a lean mindset, focusing on essentials, leveraging cost-effective tools, tapping into your network, and prioritizing customer acquisition and retention, you can build a strong foundation for your business's success.
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I'm not busy at all
I hope this post inspires you to take a more strategic approach to your time management and find a way to work smarter, not harder.
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The Illusion of busyness
Being busy isn't always a good thing.
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The top 5 mistakes to avoid when pitching to investors
Pitching to investors can be a daunting task, but avoiding these common mistakes can greatly increase your chances of success!
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Master customer interviews with The Mom Test-based Notion template for startups
Discover my The Mom Test -based interview template designed to help startups conduct effective customer interviews, refine problem/solution fit, and build successful products.
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Growth hacks for B2B SaaS
In this article, we'll explore some actionable growth hacks for B2B SaaS companies.
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How to do bottom-up market analysis
By following these steps, you can effectively apply bottom-up market analysis to your startup and gain a deeper understanding of your target market.
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Investors want to see cash efficiency: what does it actually mean
Cash efficiency involves the careful handling of cash as an asset in your business. Poor management of cash can lead to large losses for a company, and it greatly decreases the efficiency and profit of the business.
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How to set and achieve your startup's goals
Setting goals for your business can help you stay organized and motivated so you can keep pushing forward. Here's one way to set and achieve the goals that will lead your startup to success.
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Startup CEOs tips for managing a team
Here's a list of learnings from Icebreaker.vc portfolio of 100+ early-stage founder to CEOs and their best practices for building and motivating a successful team.
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How to make meetings efficient
TLDR; set an agenda ahead of time, stick to time limits, keep meetings small, involve everyone in discussions, and encourage open dialogue whenever possible.
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OKRs for sales
Follow the guidelines here and use the examples as inspiration to create OKRs that keep your team motivated and set them up for long-term success.