Reduce startup risk, using the Lean Methodology
Did you know most startups fail to take off due to high risk business decisions (startup risk)? Well, we do! And here’s what we have to say about it!
Category: Tips for startups
Let’s talk about storytelling for startups
Whether we like it or not, we are all storytellers. True, some of us are better at it than others (including being liberal with the truth). But in the end, nothing beats a well-told, compelling story in tapping into our intrinsic emotions. That’s why storytelling for startups should be an essential part of any entrepreneur’s […]
People over process: the ultimate Αgile principle
People over process is at the heart of Agile. Though it might seem like a subversive approach, the philosophy behind it explains well why it’s so effective;
The product development backlog isn’t your road-map
The development backlog is not your road-map. The road-map is a visualization of the strategic product plan, which in turn drives the [product] development backlog.
Customer interviews: when, why and how
Have a brilliant idea for a (tech) product that will have a huge impact on the market? Great! Now for a reality check, with customer interviews.
You’re only as good as the startup market type you choose
Is your startup struggling to scale up? Or worse still, is it failing? It could simply be a common case of the startup market type you’re aiming at is just not that into you.
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How to be a [good] startup CEO
“I’m CEO, Bitch.” These are, of course, the immortal words which adorned Mark Zuckerberg’s early Facebook business cards. And please, if you’re thinking of creating something like this, please don’t. It’s definitely not how to be a startup CEO.
How to cultivate employee engagement in a startup
The secret of employee engagement in a startup is there is no secret. It’s simply about getting your team members to “buy in” to your purpose, your mission.
Vertical market strategy for startups: When and why
As a startup, whether or not you have a specific vertical market strategy will depend heavily on your business model – and business plan.
Creating and cultivating an authentic company culture
“I now define company culture as the way it feels when I walk in the door, and the way it feels to leave at the end of the day,” – Author Kristen Hadeed.
As far as company culture goes, you can’t get much simpler and authentic than the above sentence.
How to use agile methodologies to launch products
There are numerous ways to launch a product, but learning how to use agile methodologies to launch products is by far the best way to increase your chances of success while eliminating waste.
Why startup automation is a prerequisite for your business to grow
If iteration leads to perfection in product development, then automation leads to scale-up success for a startup. Startup automation, to be more precise, can be in many cases, the single most important thing which can make or break a business.