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How I Saved My Startup Before It Even Launched

How I Saved My Startup Before It Even Launched

Launching your product first and looking for customers second will leave you dead in the water
Go to the profile of Armando Romeo
Armando Romeo
Feb 25, 2020
What I Learned From My Chinese Immigrant Parents About Hard Work

What I Learned From My Chinese Immigrant Parents About Hard Work

You’ll never get results if you quit at the first sign of trouble
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Amy Chan
Feb 7, 2020
Singing in a Choir Makes Me a Better Startup Founder — And Person

Singing in a Choir Makes Me a Better Startup Founder — And Person

I moved cross-country to L.A. knowing only three people. Self-care and ‘play’ through singing helped me connect to communities of wellness.
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Rama Poola
Jan 31, 2020
The Risk-Averse 9-to-5er’s Guide to Quitting Your Day Job and Starting Up

The Risk-Averse 9-to-5er’s Guide to Quitting Your Day Job and Starting Up

Being ready isn’t about perfect timing or your feelings. It’s about preparation.
Go to the profile of Amy Chan
Amy Chan
Jan 24, 2020
The Secret Ingredient to Turning My Side Hustle Into My Main Hustle

The Secret Ingredient to Turning My Side Hustle Into My Main Hustle

Corporate jobs were basically free training, but I still had to figure out how to make the jump
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Amy Chan
Jan 10, 2020
My Most Important Realization as a Founder Is That I’m Replaceable

My Most Important Realization as a Founder Is That I’m Replaceable

I thought because I was the one with the “It Factor” I had to do it all myself. I was wrong.
Go to the profile of Amy Chan
Amy Chan
Dec 19, 2019
The 3 Most Common Mistakes Founders Make When Building a Company

The 3 Most Common Mistakes Founders Make When Building a Company

Learn from these issues and you may be in better shape at your own startup
Go to the profile of Justin Kan
Justin Kan
Dec 18, 2019
Why ‘Winner Takes All’ Leaves Everyone Behind

Why ‘Winner Takes All’ Leaves Everyone Behind

Today’s entrepreneurs are learning the hard way that building for the long term is the only option
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Marcela Sapone
Nov 25, 2019
Your Culture Is Going to Suck If You Keep Procrastinating

Your Culture Is Going to Suck If You Keep Procrastinating

Kickstart your company’s culture in a week with this easy framework for early stage companies
Go to the profile of Joel Wish
Joel Wish
Nov 22, 2019
The 3 Fundamental Mistakes I Made Founding a Startup

The 3 Fundamental Mistakes I Made Founding a Startup

Actually, it’s not a great idea to quit your day job
Go to the profile of Preston Badeer
Preston Badeer
Aug 27, 2019
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