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Hal Koss Hal Koss
Updated on April 15, 2024

The Tech World Fell for Lean Startup. Was That a Mistake?

It’s been 10 years since Eric Ries wrote ‘The Lean Startup’ — and we’re still debating the concept’s merits.

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Denas Grybauskas Denas Grybauskas
Updated on April 15, 2024

Will Twitter’s New Rate Limits Really Stop Scraping?

Elon Musk recently announced controversial rate limits for non-verified Twitter users as a solution for data scraping. But will this plan work?

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Steffen Schebesta Steffen Schebesta
Updated on April 15, 2024

Selling Your Startup? 5 Things Every CEO Should Know When Selling.

Selling your company is an exciting time for a founder, but it’s also extremely stressful. Here’s what you need to know to navigate the process.

Jim Vaselopulos Jim Vaselopulos
Updated on April 15, 2024

3 Types of Profitability Issues and How to Solve Them

What drives an organization to lose money, and how can you manage it?

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Marc Randolph Marc Randolph
Updated on April 15, 2024

We Pitched Netflix to Blockbuster. They Laughed Us Out of the Building.

It was 2000. We were in the middle of the dot-com boom but hemorrhaging cash. We needed a $50 million buyout — and fast.

Billy Frazier Billy Frazier
Updated on April 15, 2024

The 10 Principles of Entrepreneurial Design

Here’s how to apply Rams’ 10 Principles of Design when you’re working with a startup.

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David Sax David Sax
Updated on April 15, 2024

Why Smart Cities Aren’t the Future 

As many smart city solutions fail to live up to the hype, here’s why the future could rest in analog innovations, not technological ones.

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Philipp Ruben Philipp Ruben
Updated on April 15, 2024

Utility vs. Design Patents: Which 1 Is Right for You?

While a complete IP portfolio should include a variety of rights, obtaining a patent should be a top priority for any startup.

Roza Szafranek Roza Szafranek
Updated on April 15, 2024

3 Biggest Challenges Founders Face and How To Solve Them

The founder’s role is complex — and so are their problems. Lead with confidence by understanding what causes these common startup issues.

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John Roa John Roa
Updated on April 15, 2024

I Eventually Made Millions Selling My Startup to Salesforce. But It All Started With 1 Desperate Pitch.

Here’s how I flipped the script in my first big client meeting.