NFX
The Insider Story of Houseparty
~11 min read · 2020-05-19 · The insider story of Houseparty as told by Founder, Ben Rubin, and investor, James Currier. Ben provides a masterclass in product, pivots, and perseverance.
avc
What To Work On
2 min read · 2020-01-05 · My partner Brad likes to ask about the distinction between doing things right and doing the right thing. His observation, which I totally agree with, is that many people and companies do things right…
Andrew Chen 🇺🇸
My top essays/tweetstorms in 2019 on product/market fit, investing, KPIs, YouTubers, and more
~13 min read · 2020-01-09 · Dear readers, I’ve only been writing sporadically recently on here — mostly because I’m working on a new book project (more to come soon on that!!) which has been taking all my time. In the interim,…
Paul Graham
Haters
5 min read · 2020-01-11 · January 2020(I originally intended this for startup founders, who are often surprised by the attention they get as their companies grow, but it applies equally to anyone else who becomes famous.)If…
Elad Gil
Products I Wish Existed, 2020 Edition
10 min read · 2020-01-06 · Below is a list of products or startups that I am keeping an eye out for. I skipped listing things I wish existed that can *not* be impleme...
Sam Altman
How To Invest In Startups
~11 min read · 2020-01-13 · There is a lot of advice about how to be a good startup founder. But there isn’t very much about how to be a good startup investor. Before going any further, I should point out that this is a...
saasmag.com
Basecamp co-Founder David Heinemeier Hansson on: The Founding of Ethical SaaS
20+ min read · 2019-11-16 · David Heinemeier Hansson co-founded Basecamp (originally known as 37Signals) over two decades ago alongside Jason Fried. Basecamp caters to all sized companies, big and small, and remains popular for…
First Round
Staying Connected is Key to Your Startup’s Survival — Here’s How to Nail Internal Comms
~19 min read · From 2019 · Even the smallest startups have a lot to gain from getting internal comms right. We've rounded up the Review's six most effective tactics for crafting crystal-clear messaging and facilitating feedback…
NFX
How to Manage Hypercompetitive Markets
9 min read · From 2019 · 7 key strategies for startups dealing with hypercompetitive markets characterized by capable & well-capitalized competitors and incumbents.
Lifehacker
The Science of Storytelling: Why Telling a Story is the Most Powerful Way to Activate Our Brains
6 min read · From 2017 · A good story can make or break a presentation, article, or conversation. But why is that? When Buffer co-founder Leo Widrich started to market his product through stories instead of benefits and…
WIRED UK
Inside DeepMind's epic mission to solve science's trickiest problem
~19 min read · From 2019 · DeepMind's AI has beaten chess grandmasters and Go champions. But founder and CEO Demis Hassabis now has his sights set on bigger, real-world problems that could change lives. First up: protein…
WIRED
The Weird, Dark History of 8Chan
20+ min read · From 2019 · Its founder Fredrick Brennan is appalled by the notorious chat site’s links to right-wing extremism and mass shootings. Inside his tortured journey through the web’s cesspool and his attempt at…
youtube.com
Ilya Volodarsky - Analytics for Startups
From 2019 · Ilya Volodarsky, co-founder of Segment, presents his tactics for setting up analytics to build your MVP and measure your metrics. You can find the lecture sl...
Greylock
The Strategy Of Blitzscaling
4 min read · From 2019 · Greylock Partner Reid Hoffman and Blitzscaling co-author Chris Yeh on defining and developing a competitive strategy.
unbounce
How to Use Landing Pages to Test New Business or Product Ideas
6 min read · From 2019 · Use landing pages to test new product and business ideas before you go all in. Read about this perfect low-effort, high-return way to ensure you put your best foot forward.
Semrush
Top Content Marketing Insights From Industry Experts 2019
~15 min read · From 2019 · Industry-focused events provide you with things you cannot find elsewhere, such as career building opportunities or the sharing of best performing tactics. We are happy to present the most valuable…
