Startup Advice
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Startup Advice
For me, 'big' means having the ability to take a chance on an idea that others may not understand or even see as valuable. My team was excited about the idea of using artificial intelligence to help us develop web content and make it more engaging for users. Others in the company were skeptical, but we took a chance on it."
Identify a unique strength that your company/product has that aligns well with the current opportunities in your environment. Then leverage that strength in a way that others cannot easily replicate. Focus on what sets you apart and use it to create a sustainable competitive advantage.
Sean Colombo • The Secret to Duolingo’s Growth
A unique idea is powerful.
But truly original ideas — if there is such a thing — often struggle to gain traction with people who don’t have any reference point for them.
But truly original ideas — if there is such a thing — often struggle to gain traction with people who don’t have any reference point for them.
How To Figure Out If Your Idea Is Worth Spending Time On - For The Interested
Do Things that Don't Scale
paulgraham.com
if the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) gains traction, then the company will likely receive funding and a growth period will occur. Invariably, that means more people will join the team and the vision from the initial engineer needs to be shared.
Early on, when the team is small (2–15 people), typically processes are loose as the overhead in aligning... See more
Early on, when the team is small (2–15 people), typically processes are loose as the overhead in aligning... See more
Evolution of Monolithic Systems
Have been lucky to meet with or study hundreds of companies in 2021.
Here's an ongoing list of company attributes that I find interesting...
Patrick OShaughnessytwitter.com