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Exceptional Startups Are Needles in a Haystack. So the Best VCs Build Needle Magnets.

Hunter Walk

Most strategies are some combination of innovation and best practices along the classic five steps of venture investing: See, Pick, Win, Service, Exit. What’s my needle magnet definition? What are, in my mind, some examples of needle magnet strategies that exist today? This post is about ‘seeing.’

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“I think viewing your board as an audience to be ‘sold’ to instead of a partner in your journey will orient your board to be less trusting and collaborative.” Five Questions with Nilam Ganenthiran, Former President of Instacart

Hunter Walk

We developed a friendship as part of our Board service and a recent blog post of his made me think I wanted to learn a bit more about his Instacart experience. HW: The whole ‘get on rocketships without worrying about seats” – you ended up moving through Instacart in a variety of business and strategy roles before assuming the President role.

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21 Facebook ad examples (and why they work)

The Zapier Blog

Problem to outcome arc : The ad clearly sets up the challenge (slow growth and limited business) and closes the loop with a clear result: "Slack has definitely helped us grow and get more business." It makes you think, "If this works for him in extreme conditions, it'll definitely hold up for me." Learn more.

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API documentation: What it is and how to write it (with examples)

The Zapier Blog

Debugging strategies are also a must, so tell users how to interpret error logs, locate common parameter formatting mistakes, and run through diagnostic procedures. The steps are clearly defined, key info is bolded, and each field has a brief definition.

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The 8 best vibe coding tools in 2025

The Zapier Blog

It's definitely helpful if you have some programming experience, but it won't tank you if you don't. Instead, Replit AI Agent asks core questions to understand what type of app you're building, to make sure it uses the appropriate development strategies. Driven by natural language, not code. Guardrails.

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Visual workflows: The ultimate guide, with examples and tools

The Zapier Blog

" Seeing this visually doesn't just make your CRM data look prettier; it gives you immediate, actionable insights for your entire lead management strategy. ." Typical stages you'll see mapped out include "Initial contact," "Qualification," "Proposal sent," and "Negotiation."

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What is a RACI chart? And how to make one (with templates)

The Zapier Blog

Here are some of the situations where a RACI chart would come in handy, but you can definitely use it for lots of other use cases. Who gives the final nod for the marketing strategy? New product launch Launching a new product isn't just about who's doing what. It's about understanding the decision-making hierarchy.