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Deconstructing & Mapping B2B SaaS Business Models
Freemium vs. Free Trial vs. Enterprise: how they monetize, acquire customers & activate/engage users.
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The Problem with Product Management
No surprise, it's a people problem. And a structural one. Product management is important, but it's different at each company and coming under fire.
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Using Product Requirement Docs for Scoping Features & Uncovering Unknowns
Write things down. It'll help you & your team scope the right work, discover issues before they arise and get aligned.
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The Many Flavors of Venture Studios
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One of My Biggest Regrets: Wasting Years of My Life
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Breaking Down an Early Stage Startup Pitch Deck
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The Most Important Question For Founders is "Why?"
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Moving From Problem-Solution Fit to Product-Market Fit
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The Ideal Founder Profile for Venture Studios
A deep dive on what venture studios look for in founders. (#49)
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Breaking Down an Early Stage Startup Pitch Deck
Send me your pitch deck and I'll provide feedback. (#48)
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Lean Startup & Design Thinking Aren't Opposing Forces to Big Vision
These experiment-driven frameworks help you achieve and expand your vision. (#47)
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Understanding Venture Studio Math
How do venture studios build sustainable business models? (#46)
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4 Ways to Use Customer Journey Maps Successfully
You can't figure out what you can't map (and then measure). Customer journey maps are the answer. (#45)
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Corporate-Startup Collaboration Can Work
The 100+ Accelerator is proof. It's not easy, but it's possible. (#44)
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There's Nothing Wrong with MVPs
The definition for MVP has been mangled almost beyond recognition. But I still think the concept works beautifully. (#43)
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Moving From Problem-Solution Fit to Product-Market Fit
It's far from a straight line and it can take years. Get ready for the ride. (#42)
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How To Jump From One Market To Another
You need to re-validate everything before making the move. (#41)
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Focused Chaos
Focused Chaos
A weekly newsletter on navigating the chaos of building & investing in startups. Topics include fundraising, building products, analytics and more, leveraging a combination of best practices & instincts.
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