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Who is Lenny Rachitsky: Background, Newsletter, Podcast, and More

Userpilot

Lenny is a newsletter writer, podcast host, angel investor, and product consultant. Before starting his own venture, Lenny worked in the product and engineering teams of companies like Airbnb and Neustar. Following the acquisition, he transitioned from engineering to the product team , marking a pivotal moment in his career.

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Beyond “Cheaper, Faster, Better”?—?Vertical Integration for Startups

The Product Coalition

Vertical Integration for Startups In the past couple of years, I have worked with multiple startups in an advisory capacity and this has provided an opportunity to think about strategy in innovative ways. I apply this lens to a startup that develops solutions in the health-tech market. Beyond “Cheaper, Faster, Better”?—?Vertical

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The Startup Lifecycle: How To Win At Each Stage

The Product Coalition

by Sergey Kizayn, CTO, Intetics. Every startup goes through three basic stages as it strives to become the next Uber or Amazon: idea, launch, and growth. Each individual phase of this life cycle presents unique challenges that can make or break any company. Why Do Most Startups Fail? All startups begin with an idea.

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Hiring Your First Product Manager

The Product Coalition

The first product manager in a startup is a critical role with immense impact on the startup’s success?—?both Along with the founders (the CEO and CTO), most of the employees in the company at the time were developers. Most companies hire a product manager (and other positions) too late. and during?—?the

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The Disproportionate Impact of Coaching on Startup Survival

Bain Public

It is a known fact that startups which are accompanied or coached, view their chances of success as being much higher compared to those that are not. of accompanied startups assess their chances of survival as strong, especially during the current uncertain climate. MAIN: Developing Entrepreneurship in Quebec. In fact, 83.9%

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11 Key SaaS Roles and Responsibilities in 2023

Userpilot

SaaS companies have many moving parts, and it can be difficult to determine who does what. Before hiring, assess your current needs and hire as your company grows. Chief Operating Officer: Responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, providing strategic advice, and managing the company’s operations.

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Truth needs to be told?—?startups fail because CEOs have lousy bosses

The Product Coalition

startups fail because CEOs have lousy bosses Why do startup fail? you’ll find hundreds of articles, most pointing to the same reasons: No market need Ran out of cash Team problems Pricing/product/business models issues Competition One small problem I have with these reasons. thinking_face: Let’s say a company’s marketing sucks.