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How to Make Better Reference Calls

Both Sides of the Table

Reference calls. Ask for at least 5 references. As your candidate for at least 5 references. Ask for at least 5 references. As your candidate for at least 5 references. Don’t worry about the fact that these are the references that the candidate has hand-picked – that’s part of the process.

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The Complete Guide to SaaS Pricing Strategy

Tomasz Tunguz

But throughout this turmoil, startups must adopt a process to craft a good pricing strategy, and re-evaluate prices periodically, at least once per year. The Three Core Pricing Strategies There are only three pricing strategies startups should pursue: Maximization, Penetration and Skimming.

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CEOs and Entrepreneurs Can’t “Own” Strategy: Implementing a Collaborative Approach

Entrepreneurs' Organization

I sat down with three business leaders last week to interview them about how they handle strategy. I started the session by asking, “Who owns your company’s strategy?” But in my opinion, they are not the best one(s) to own how the company gets there — in other words, strategy. ” All three replied they did.

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What I Would Look for When Choosing a VC – Knowing What I Know Now?

Both Sides of the Table

Most VCs are book smart. In fact, book smart can be a negative. I’ve seen too many companies go off track by a VC hell bent on the team pursuing the VCs strategy which at times is about chasing the next shiny object. The best way – of course – is to reference check. Smart is simply not a differentiator.

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How to Know if You Have ADD and What to Do About It

Both Sides of the Table

Executive function refers to a number of mental processes that are required to regulate, control, and manage daily life tasks. The greatest book I’ve read on the topic. Every person who suspects they may have ADD should read this book. Amen’s book so I recommend it as your second book.

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How to protect hybrid work cultures from proximity bias

Entrepreneurs' Organization

A best-selling author, his newest book is Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams. This cultural best practice is based on guidance I helped develop for leaders at 17 major organizations in implementing effective strategies for a work culture fit for the future of work. Our future is hybrid.

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5 Product Management Rules that Shape GREAT Products

Dream It

Mel knows firsthand how crucial strategy is to develop products that customers love. Rule #2: Executives must be aligned on GTM & product strategy A core group of decision-makers: C-level executives, product, sales, and marketing leaders need to be on the same page on GTM strategy and segmentation. Here’s a litmus test.

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