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Should You Consider Replacing Yourself as CEO?

Both Sides of the Table

Jonathan Strauss took this issue head on in a blog post that I believe every startup founder should read on “ Replacing Oneself as CEO.” ” “After 3 and a half years of fusing my self-worth with the success of the company in the crucible of startup survival, it was impossible to tear them apart without pain.

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7 Hints for Entrepreneurial Success from Hint Water Founder Kara Goldin

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Kara shared seven lessons she’s learned in her 15 years as a startup founder of one of the most successful beverage companies in the US. After having three kids, Goldin was struggling with a few health issues, including adult acne, low energy and extra body weight. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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A Few Key People Really Can Make a Huge Difference

Both Sides of the Table

This article originally ran on TechCrunch. I gave him the same advice I give nearly all over-worked, control-freak, do-everything-yourself startup founders: “Your number one priority isn’t any of these things. I’m in Seattle this week. People keep asking me if I’ve “seen anything interesting.&#

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How Many Investors Should You Talk to in a VC Fund Raise? And How Do You Prioritize?

Both Sides of the Table

GPA you might WANT to go Stanford but it isn’t likely so you spend more energy on schools you’re more likely to get into. But I’d rather see your time and energy go into creating new artifacts to share with your prospective VCs in the bottom of the funnel than just purely taking too many new meetings. If in high school you got a 3.6

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The Founder’s Playbook: Winning Mindsets & Startup Strategies

American Entrepreneurship

This article describes the entrepreneurial mindset behind successful startups, how you can develop that mindset, and the strategies to build your startup based on that mindset. sustainable energy, interplanetary travel) and builds companies to solve them. Problem-Solving: He tackles big problems (e.g.,

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Gen Z VCs, choosing a GTM model, crypto crisis communication tips

TechCrunch

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. I’d never used a 10-speed bike before, so I wasted time and energy struggling to ascend hills, much like a startup with a go-to-market model that doesn’t match the stage of their business. 6 ways to make sure your startup is using the right GTM model.

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4 Common Reasons Why Startups Fail (and How to Overcome These Obstacles)

StartupNation

These include dealing with personal relationships both within and outside the business and conflicting co-founder visions. In this article, I will share some of the real reasons why I think startups fail that I have observed firsthand as a startup founder. Conflicting co-founder expectations. Key takeaways.

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