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Companies That Have Successfully Implemented Out-of-the-Box Thinking, via Rory Sutherland:
Octopus Energy
They have a software division called Kraken
They manage utilities in a much more sophisticated pricing environment, like cheaper rates for charging cars after midnight
“It’s very much about marrying supply and demand.” – Rory Sutherland
They have a
If you’re a founder struggling with prioritizing a roadmap and defining a strategy:
embrace the chaos of reality and not be over-reliant on meticulous, inflexible planning. Instead of waiting for the perfect plan, take action and be prepared to pivot swiftly as opportunities or changes in the landscape arise.
make decisions fast and be ready to
You need 2 types of people to keep early-stage startups from stagnating:
- someone who’ll shamelessly sell the product before it’s fully ready to be sold
- someone who’s embarrassed by this and will push to improve the product faster
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