Sat.Apr 22, 2023

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How technology unlocks business models: The story of Netflix

TechCrunch

“Usually the best way to figure out if your crazy idea is any good is simply to try it. So that’s what we did,” Marc Randolph , Netflix’s co-founder and original CEO, That crazy idea was to send a CD through the mail to learn whether the concept of a mail-order DVD subscription service was practical. The CD, sent by USPS in a greeting card envelope, arrived safely the next day.

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Beyond Profit: How Sustainability Shapes the Legacy of My Chocolate Company

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Several months ago, I announced a big goal publicly: my company, Seattle Chocolate , would be carbon negative by 2024. It was ambitious, bold, and seemingly out of reach—which is precisely how I knew it was the right goal to set. Sustainability is a key focus for my business today, but it wasn’t always the case. Like most entrepreneurs, I spent the first years focusing on survival.

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Read the room

TechCrunch

W elcome to the TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s inspired by the daily TechCrunch+ column where it gets its name. Want it in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here. This week, I look into cybersecurity sales, developer content marketing, and fundraising pitches through a common lens: The importance of understanding your audience and putting it first. — Anna Bridging the gap between cybersecurity vendors and buyers Budget cuts brought on by the economic downtur

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When you want to quit because it's just not worth it

A Smart Bear: Longform

Are you crying in the shower because you can't handle it anymore? Beyond Impostor Syndrome: Complete melt-down? Well, at least you're in good company.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?