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As a Founder or startup manager, you're stunting your startup's growth. It's all to do with playing favourites. Think it doesn't apply to you because you're a balanced and fair manager.. well... ⚖ 75% of employees say favouritism occurs in their work place.. 😊 It's human nature to gravitate towards those more like you 💪🏽 Even top managers subconsciously favour 😇 For the "in group" you're giving more attention, feedback, praise & development tasks so they grow quicker 😥 Those in the "outgroup" feel undervalued, under-appreciated & demotivated, so they don't progress as quickly 👎🏽 This undermines your team’s potential and hinders your startup's growth So are you treating all of your startup team equally? ====================================================== Love a podcast, the above comes this episode of HBR podcast....

I recently start to listen this podcast. And i LOVE it. So, for each episode, I'm going to share my highlights with you. LECTURE 1 : How to Start a Startup with Sam Altman & Dustin Moskovitz ➡ Simplicity wins! A straightforward, user-friendly product can often outperform a complex one (Google’s initial two-button interface) ➡ Keep a close eye on your performance metrics to understand where you stand and where to focus your growth efforts ➡ It's not about commanding power; it's about understanding and responding to the needs of those around you ➡ You NEED feedback Sam Altman’s Advice: “Manually get users and remember that the goal is to get a small group of them to like you. Understand that group extremely well, get very close to them, listen to them, and you’ll find they’re often willing to give you valuable feedback.” I find these insights incredibly useful, not just to startups. But also to anyone looking to make an impact within their organization.

Startups are built on relationships and I can confidently say that everyone struggles to maintain them 😮💨 That's why Zachary Hamed is building Clay Earth, a beautiful personal CRM that works 🧠 He joined me on the pod to talk abt: 🎯 Why he picked the consumer-first path 📈 Growth frameworks he uses to scale Clay 🅰️ How to spot and hire talent smarter than you ⚡️ Going through Thiel Fellowship and its impact 📚 Lessons from Goldman Sachs he uses as a founder Link to the ep 👇 🔗 Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/euSRyzNa  🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eXhw7iN7 🔗 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/euPPQnGS ---------------------------------- ❤️ Sponsor Corner ❤️ Big s/o to acquire.com for sponsoring the podcast! Acquire is the best online marketplace (I can vouch for this) to buy/sell startups, and I know many founders who have sold their businesses there. If you're looking to wind down your business and cash in some of your founder chips, check them out - https://lnkd.in/e5FVbBTb Andrew Gazdecki and the team are always on the hunt to find ways to help more founders through Acquire 🫡 ---------------------------------- Lastly, if you are a listener and have been enjoying the episodes, please take a minute to drop your rating on the podcast: https://lnkd.in/ed8UGwZ9 I appreciate you for giving your attention and time 🙏🏼

During the pandemic, many founders started side projects, but very few survived and made it huge - Liinks by Charlie Clark is one of them 🔥 I sat with Charlie to talk abt many topics. Here are some highlights:  ⚖️ Bootstrapping vs raising Venture Capital 🤑 How to make creator-led products profitable 📈 Growth, design, and user retention frameworks 🎯 How he went all in on Liinks using ambitious goals 💪🏼 How to build a standout product in crowded markets Link to the ep 👇 🔗 Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eCXh-jQh 🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/etRRuGpb 🔗 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/efarKxz9 ---------------------------------- ❤️ Sponsor Corner ❤️ Big s/o to acquire.com for sponsoring the podcast! Acquire is the best online marketplace (I can vouch for this) to buy/sell startups, and I know many founders who have sold their businesses there. If you're looking to wind down your business and cash in some of your founder chips, check them out - https://lnkd.in/e5FVbBTb Andrew Gazdecki and the team are always on the hunt to find ways to help more founders through Acquire 🫡 ---------------------------------- Lastly, if you are a listener and have been enjoying the episodes, please take a minute to drop your rating on the podcast: https://lnkd.in/ed8UGwZ9 I appreciate you for giving your attention and time 🙏🏼

It may be the most critical element in building startups. Deciding over success and failure. Yet, many don't get it. Execution. In Lex’ latest podcast episode, Mark Cuban was just spot on: “Do you have to be ambitious and set aside reality to some extent to believe in building a multi-million, even a billion-dollar company? To some level, yes. Because you don’t know. It’s all uncertainty. But if you’re an illusionist that works against you. Because everything is grounded in reality. You have to execute. You have to produce. While you have to have a mission, a vision, you still need to execute. That is where most people fail.“ — Many put so much emphasis on their idea that they "forget" that execution decides who wins the game. The idea qualifies you to play, the execution decides where you are in 6, 12, 48 months. Are you still at 0? Or are you closer to 1? Building your dreams is about building, not just dreaming. Get your s together and go. Love, F 🫶

There are thousands of books, podcasts, and videos on entrepreneurship. Hot take? Most of them are useless. There are 2 business podcasts I never miss an episode of, though—This Week In Startups and My First Million. This Week In Startups is a left-brain exercise. In it, Jason Calacanis covers topics in startups, tech, and finance while also interviewing some of the most successful founders, operators, and investors. This podcast focuses on tactics and actionable advice for anyone building a company of their own. My First Million, on the other hand, takes a totally different approach. This podcast is what happens when you take two intelligent business minds and let them run wild. Sam Parr and Shaan Puri spend countless hours discussing unique business tactics and interesting startup ideas. This podcast is how you get the creative juices going when thinking about your own business. What’s one podcast (or newsletter, book, etc.) that’s in your rotation? Any that you never miss? Let me know in the comments 🤝

💡 The Entrepreneurial Leap I share my journey into entrepreneurship, which has created significant opportunities for innovation and growth. This path allows me to pursue my professional aspirations with greater autonomy. I encourage you to share insights on what has influenced your career choices! 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02VTX6D0 | M&A Launchpad Podcast

In this throwback episode, we delved deep into the transformative power of automation and how tech leaders can leverage it for efficiency, creativity, and strategic growth. Our guest, Brian Kelly, a renowned entrepreneur, automation master, and advocate for building meaningful connections through podcasts and live shows, shared invaluable insights. Here are four highlights you don't want to miss: The Power of Automation for Entrepreneurs (01:54): Discover how automation saves time and money and enhances quality and reliability in business processes. Evolving from Software Developer to Entrepreneur (05:04): Brian's journey highlights the shift from the confines of corporate to the creative freedom of entrepreneurship. The Importance of Podcast Appearances for Tech Executives (07:17): Learn how appearing on podcasts can foster invaluable personal relationships and open doors to unforeseen opportunities. The Secret to Sourcing Quality Podcast Guests (17:50): An ingenious referral system that ensures a steady stream of high-caliber guests for your show. Brian's journey from software development to pioneering in automation and live shows is a testament to the innovative spirit that drives the tech industry forward. His strategies for leveraging automation and podcasting for brand building and networking offer a blueprint for tech leaders aiming to amplify their influence and impact. 🔗 Want to hear more about Brian's insights on automation and unique approach to content creation and networking? Listen to our podcast, "Gaining the Technology Leadership Edge," to hear the full conversation. Subscribe at https://YouTube.com/@gtle

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠? In my latest podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Yuriy Timen, a seasoned growth advisor who transitioned from leading teams at Grammarly to advising 35+ companies on growth strategy like Airtable, Canva, Whimsical, Flo Health Inc and more. Yuriy Timen journey began as the first go-to-market hire, eventually leading a team of 40. Now, he shares his hard-earned lessons with founders and startups. 🎧 Dive deeper in a full episode: - YouTube: https://lnkd.in/d4jh37cX  - Apple: https://lnkd.in/dihpj-DE  - Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dGvy3auE Biggest lessons from journey: ✦ 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐲: Yuriy freely shares his knowledge, advising many more founders than he officially works with. ✦ 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: Solo advising needs clear limits to stay focused and effective. ✦ 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Strong partnerships are built on genuine relationships and trust. ✦ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬: Continuous learning is essential for long-term success in advising. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭? Yuriy’s perspective on boundaries. Setting limits doesn’t mean less involvement — it means creating a space for meaningful, high-quality impact. ___ 💬 Have you had to set boundaries to drive success in your career? Let’s discuss

🎤 It was an absolute pleasure chatting with Bernardo Aceituno about founding StackAI his transformative experience at Y Combinator and the importance of being proactive 🌟 In this episode, Bernardo shares valuable insights into his journey, starting from his days at MIT with Antoni Rosinol to building an innovative startup. If you're passionate about entrepreneurship, tech, and inspiring success stories, this episode is a must-listen! 💡 🚀 Tune in to our third episode now and get inspired by Bernardo's incredible journey and practical advice. 🔗 🎧 Link to the Podcast: https://lnkd.in/ejJDVnGb