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Joined February 2015
The best products turn users into advocates.
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Investor meetings, negotiations, boardrooms. Before you say anything, the room has already formed a first impression. Save this for your next high-stakes meeting.
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What action today would make the biggest difference 30 days from now?
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Confidence is earned through repetition.
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"Bet on the jockey, not the horse. A great founder with a mediocre idea beats a great idea with a mediocre operator almost every time." - @ajv
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Hard truth: There's risk in playing it safe too.
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Moving upmarket isn’t just about landing bigger contracts. It can change how you sell, prioritize, and build. ​ @jasontan breaks down three costly realities founders need to understand before pursuing enterprise customers. ​ Founders: What’s been your biggest challenge selling to enterprise? 👇
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"If you’re an entrepreneur, you have to believe you’re the best in the world at what you do. If that’s not your goal, you should not be an entrepreneur.” - @geoffwoo
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Momentum > perfection
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Reminder: Small choices compound into big results. ​ Build a routine that moves you closer to the future you want—not just through the day. ​ What’s one habit that has changed your business for the better? 👇
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Q4 is the time to double down on what is already working.
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Sometimes the quiet stretches can be harder than the chaotic ones. How do you stay grounded when the next move isn’t clear?
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What’s one area of your business where outside perspective would save you time?
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"When employees get to play a role in accomplishing business goal, they'll feel empowered, they'll be fulfilled, and that's when you end up with people that are creating their best work." - @joeldflory
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Reminder: Your calendar is a receipt for your priorities.
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Most founders don’t need more ideas. They need fewer priorities. ​ When everyone else is chasing the next idea, staying locked in long enough to execute well becomes your edge. ​ What deserves your full attention right now? 👇
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Most people quit because progress gets quiet.
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When information is everywhere, your perspective is the moat. ​ Do you agree with @geoffwoo that the age of the generalist is really over? 👇
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“There’s a saying: if you want to learn something, teach it. As I teach other founders, I learn the business even more.” - @stevenborrelli
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Ambition gets you started, but endurance takes you all the way. The founders who make it through the hard stretches build routines, systems, and support that keep them moving when the excitement fades. Send this to someone who needs the reminder to keep going.
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