Mo Shafieeha

Often, startups have a new product for which there are no competitors to benchmark against, says Michael Dearing, who ran pricing at eBay for many years. Technology companies don't have a finite supply of a product.

But what about protocol governance? This is generally a much more straightforward side of protocol governance and can run parallel to sub-DAO processes.

F: If you don’t track your Product Metrics on a regular basis. Constantly read your product feedback and take it constructively, and derive as much value as possible.

How do we deal with failure? There are as many reasons to fear as there are personal hang-ups. Publishing a book or blog post exposes you to criticism like Starcraft at Bronze doesn't. Perhaps you're afraid of showing off your mistakes because you're a perfectionist. Or maybe you're afraid of being judged by others."Reasons don't matter" seems a... See more

7. Build a community pre-launchKey question: Could you build a community now to leverage later?The founders of Stack Overflow both had large communities of existing followers from their previous online endeavors.

Partition into “subgroups” The first DAO to partition itself successfully was Yearn Finance. Subgroups can operate independently and focus on specific tasks (development, marketing, etc.). With Yearn's growth and constant product evolution, multiple teams needed to independently handle tasks like front-end UX, core protocol development, and... See more

In today's world, startups face greater challenges than ever in being truthful. We live in a massive reality distortion bubble fueled by yield-chasing capital inflows into technology. To tell the truth, we must accept risks, unresolved problems, and mistakes. Most company failures are caused by teams, not individuals, making it even harder to tell... See more

Where should I set the standard for my company? The leaders with the most loyal followings are inevitably demanding. Good people are driven by high standards, high-performing teammates, and personal growth. A startup hire has never expressed gratitude for a former leader shielding them from long-term reality. Having low standards for your... See more