From the Operators

Greg Sabo of Asana provides a framework for speaking to your tech team in a way that builds trust and teamwork in "The best way to talk to your tech lead"

Hiten Shah of Product Habits explains how he got stuck between a rock and a hard place, in a small market, early on in his startup career in "Find the biggest problem worth solving with these three product rules"

Steve Blank of Stanford University lists the entrepreneurial skills you need to rapidly acquire or find a co-founder who already has them in "The Difference Between Innovators and Entrepreneurs"

Steli Efti of Close.io helps founders understand what to consider deal-breakers when evaluating candidates in "Startup hiring: What to do when you discover your perfect candidate has a major flaw"

From the Investors

David Teten of HOF Capital shares four main reasons why overseas companies have appeal for investors in "Why Venture Capitalists Are Investing In International Startups"

Tomasz Tunguz of Redpoint Ventures explains why great companies age like bacterial colonies in "The Effect of Flush Private Markets on Software IPO"

Sari Azout of Level VC shares the framework for investors to make rational investment decisions for consumer brands in "The Definitive Guide to Building Investable Consumer and Digital Lifestyle Brands"

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