Tag: startups
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Dear Canada: Stop apologizing
It’s time to stop writing press releases and start hacking markets. Because the world’s best startups have a dirty secret: they’re all a little bit evil.
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The challenges of 2-sided marketplaces
After four conversations about 2-sided marketplaces this week, I’ve summarized some of my thoughts here.
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What makes a great startup
It’s not enough to have a great idea—you need the baby steps to get mere mortals there. Some thoughts on the table stakes for a great business.
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Getting in on the ground floor
A few weeks ago I said I was bullish on 3D printing, and its impact on society. A friend asked how she could invest in a nascent field. I wrote this—basically Investing For Muggles—in response.
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Hacker, hustler, designer … analyst?
Early-stage firms need to iterate to product/market fit before the money runs out. In addition to the traditional trifecta of hacker, hustler, and designer, every startup needs an analyst—or at least an analytical mindset.