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Startups need dual theories on distribution and product/market fit. One is not enough

Andrew Chen

It’s hard to be a product without a strong theory of distribution Here’s a common startup situation. 99% of startups are not differentiated on their underlying technology, and there is very little engineering risk involved. A team busts their ass for months building the first version of their product.

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The “Dinner Party Jerk” test — why founders need to pitch themselves harder and more futuristically

Andrew Chen

When I asked them their biggest learning on the trip so far, they said- We have to learn how to pitch our startup in the “American” way More self promotional, emphasizing the future not the past, talking about what it could be not what it is, playing up even small bits of proof points, etc. And they downplay their achievements or omit them.

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Redefining Product Leadership: What We Can Learn from Rock Stars

People-First Product Leadership

I’ve been at a number of product events recently where conversations turned to fractional work, joining or launching a startup, or simply taking time off due to a lack of opportunity in one’s current situation. Differentiate : Embrace uniqueness as being the same can be limiting and honestly quite tiring.

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Product Q&A with Justin Watt

The Product HQ

He’s worked on and launched products for Fortune 10 companies and startups. That is where we differentiate between a consulting firm and product partner. How do you differentiate project management vs. product management work at MetaLab? is it differentiated or competitive in the market?

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Why your privacy ecosystem is crucial in the age of GDPR

Intercom, Inc.

Companies reviewing their security and privacy standards need to look at the whole landscape, taking into account all vendors and integrations, as opposed to just focusing on their own product and database. You are only as strong as the weakest link in your privacy ecosystem. Communicate actively with your customers about privacy.

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Product Q&A with Justin Watt

The Product HQ

He’s worked on and launched products for Fortune 10 companies and startups. That is where we differentiate between a consulting firm and product partner. How do you differentiate project management vs. product management work at MetaLab? is it differentiated or competitive in the market?

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Blind co-founder Kyum Kim on the hidden power of anonymity

Intercom, Inc.

I started my career while I was in college back in South Korea when my friend started an ecommerce startup called TMON. Did you feel that it was just integral to being at the heart of the tech industry? But I did get some elementary school and middle school education in the States near Washington, D.C.,