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What founders, startup operators, and investors are talking about…
Why “validate your idea” is bad advice
“Validate your idea” nudges you to prove that you are right, which makes you extra vulnerable to false positives. Here’s a reality check: real validation only comes after launching. Before then, de-risking your idea is the best way to save time. Linda Zhang on how to best reframe your idea as a series of risks…Read more.
DeFi-ing the rules of traditional finance
Cryptocurrency and blockchain promise to decentralize and democratize finance. While there’s been significant innovation, risks remain. Natalie Luu of Lightspeed Venture Partners on the future of decentralized finance…Read more.
Building in public is itself a story that sells your product
When building in public you’re not only documenting the process but also build your own brand and become your own PR. Founder’s build in public, share their struggles and vulnerabilities and bring people along with the journey. Ritika Mehta of The Visualist on …Read more.
But to build in public or not… that’s the question, eh?
The interwebs are buzzing with chatter about the aptly titled #buildinpublic approach to product building.How do we decide if it’s for you? Are there risks to this approach? What does it entail? Kanika Tibrewala of obvious shared some insights from a product design perspective to help you evaluate if you should jump onto the building in public train …Read more.
Screw the MVP
Your MVP will never be enough. It does take strength to put in front of your customer the output of the first iteration of your product. Anca Onuta on the main challenges you’re facing with your MVP and how you can build in an agile way…Read more.
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