From the Operators
Michel Feaster of Usermind connects niche customer experiences to market domination in “Creating an Enterprise Software Category — and Owning It”
Max Williams of Pusher shares how he communicates to his team that “Company Values Aren’t Bullshit”
Andrea Barrica of O.school describes strategies for transforming into an outgoing introvert in “Kicking Ass and Taking Names: 11 Networking Tips from an Introverted Founder”
Anna Palmer of Wondermile knows what you’re building is likely to change, but why you want to work together is crucial in “Finding Your Cofounder”
From the Investors
Tomasz Tunguz of Redpoint develops contextual scenarios for designing sales compensation plans in “The Theory And Data Underpinning Sales Commission Plans”
Social Capital connects the dots between the birth of linux, the popping of the Dotcom & Telecom bubble, open source software, and Bitcoin - get a cup of coffee and settle in for this week’s edition of “Full Circle”
Rest In Peace Ted Rheingold, a wonderful human being remembered warmly across the industry in posts, tweets, and other stories shared today. Ted is a startup founder, operator, and investor who wrote openly about his courageous battle with cancer offering lessons in doing well while doing good. Ted’s final post leaves us with advice that is not just about Etiquette and the Cancer Patient, but how to be a good human being in the face of distress, overwhelm, and helplessness.
Ted’s family has suggested those looking to honor him may make donations to the Northern Sierra Partnership in his name and memory.
