ClipWing’s Post

2024 has been interesting because we’re starting to see the first big wave of diverse founders on their 2nd company. Many launched their first startup in 2012-2018 and are now thinking about or already in their 2nd act Been chatting with many and some themes for how they want to approach their 2nd startup - Who your investor partners are matters, alot. especially towards the end of your company. Pick wisely - Knowing who you want on your early team - Distribution and customers over everything - Focus on solving bigger, bolder problems

Struggling to separate your personal identity from that of your startup's? Well then it's time to revisit the realities of the "Founder's Paradox." At Common Tide, we know these challenges all too well because we've lived through them. Make sure to touch up on our previous blog to help you realize that you're not alone on your startup journey. Read here: https://hubs.la/Q02nXqTn0    

Bottomline is designed as a competition where each user gets to be the founder of a startup. The aim is to make more profit than others in a environment where the market, employees and clients frequently alter your well laid plans, forcing you to rethink your strategy to remain profitable. This simulation reveals how comfortable you are in dealing with people, stress and scarcity.

These are the daily principles I used to build a killer product-market fit engine at my second startup (which went a lot better than my first). Thanks to Workflowy for building the product I put them in.

Monday motivation: focus on action! If you're pouring your heart and soul into making your startup dream a reality, you're already ahead of the game. To stand out as one of the top 5% of startup founders, you need more than just a great idea. You need a tangible MVP. Another impressive milestone! But the real victory is launching a product that solves a real problem for your users. You've earned bragging rights for this achievement! And if you've managed to attract paying customers, you're part of an exclusive club of startup success stories, an elite of 1%! Now, it's time to put your plan into action.

When people join the team at Valley, I share a Startup Guidebook I created with them. It’s a list of the best resources I’ve found on building a startup over the last several years. Check out the issue and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eTqV8fYy

Hey y'all. Join Gage and me in a quick video about our startup journey and why/how we started Kibu - would love to hear your thoughts!

Avoid rookie mistakes and set the stage for a successful start!🚀 🌟Pro Tip: Embrace adaptability! The startup journey is a rollercoaster, so stay agile and be ready to pivot. #StartupTips #EntrepreneurialWisdom #AvoidCommonMistakes

Avoid rushing your way into product-market fit. It’s easy to feel disheartened by flashy startup success stories, but remember: most winners begin by tackling one specific problem. Start small, identify what works, then scale up.

What is the first job of a startup founder? Getting close to your customers. From discovery phase all the way to closing multi-year deals. Listening to your customers and making product changes based on their behaviour is key. At Intercom, we help you close that gap and become one message away from a customer insight that could propel your startup. If you are a startup, I would highly recommend checking out our early stage startup program which gives you a 93% discount in your first year. 👇 Check out the full offer below👇