Startup Advice

I stepped away from Heap last month, after nine fantastic years. Here are some things I wish I could tell my 2013 self. I was excited to write some code, and I had no idea what was in store on the path to 350+ people and a transformative product.

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sari

The 7 sources of power:
1. Brand: Your unique brand identity attracts and retains a significant number of customers.
2. Process power: You can produce something more efficiently than competitors, and the competitors can’t easily copy the method.
3. Cornered resource: You have exclusive access to a vital resource, such as the only rights to a patent.

Business strategy with Hamilton Helmer (author of 7 Powers)

Britt Gage

Choose Your Reason and Season Wisely

Some entrepreneurs build businesses for a compelling, undeniable, passion-fueled reason regardless of their venture’s timeline. Others hop on a bandwagon or try to master a trend and either sink or swim in one short season. Rather than try to compete with a herd of rats who are already decades ahead of you in an... See more