A Primer on the Distribution-Product-Platform Value Chain. It's one thing to build product, it's another thing to have people want it. A couple things you need to know as you build.
Laura Chau: The next great consumer companies won’t be exclusive clubs. They will be inclusive cults.
Why do we always talk about the impossible invites or the hidden corners of the internet that only a select group knows about? Laura examines where that power of exclusivity ends.
How to Build an Invention Machine — 6 Lessons That Powered Amazon’s Success
Former Amazon execs Colin Bryar and Bill Carr helped build the "invention machine" that enabled the company to successfully launch everything from AWS to the Kindle. Here, they share granular advice and concrete takeaways for startups looking to alter their own trajectories.
“If you take care of the minutes the years will take care of themselves.” -Tibetan sayingLet me fill you in on a secret: you have far more control over your calendar and time than you think you do. This is one of the secrets I’ve learned in my first
3 science-based strategies to increase your creativity
These three unexpected things can help fuel your creativity: A good mood, some quiet time that’s all your own, and limits. Learn why, from performance expert Steven Kotler.
Perspective | Why working moms deserve a tantrum (and how to get through the remainder of the pandemic)
Having felt what is possible when my brain is allowed to operate in a state of sustained, quiet focus, I feel a renewed urgency for self-preservation. Here are five recommendations.
I’m honored to coach a lot of really terrific managers and leaders in my work. But no matter how experienced or how smart these folks are, we all still get s...
In Life and Startups. Learning how VCs make money is one of the best ways to see why they look for certain characteristics. This article is to help those founders when building and fundraising.
Building a Culture of Ownership — Engineering Leadership Lessons from Plaid & Dropbox
Jean-Denis Grèze has led engineering teams at Plaid and Dropbox: Here’s what he’s learned about crafting a bottoms-up culture, hiring and motivating large teams.
We studied 50+ startups on TikTok and here's what we found
Businesses that figure out how to leverage TikTok will have an advantage in building brand awareness, cultivating user trust, and efficiently acquiring customers.
In 2020 I delivered close to 100 talks & keynotes 💫Looking for advice on public speaking? 🎤Here's advice on how to channel your inner @Oprah next time the (virtual) spotlight is on you ✨*A THREAD* pic.twitter.com/RpbLx6MQV2— Abadesi (she/her) (@Abadesi) January 12, 2021
The 30 Best Pieces of Advice for Entrepreneurs in 2020
We've rounded up 30 standout, must-share insights from the articles we published over the last year. Read on for the most impactful pieces of advice we heard in 2020 — presented with hopes that you can apply them for whatever's to come in 2021.