How to Run a Beta Program for Your Product
A beta program is your chance to put an unfinished product in front of real people before you stake your reputation on it. Done well, it uncovers the bugs, …
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Startups
From idea validation to product-market fit: practical playbooks for early-stage founders.
How to Set Up a Startup Board of Directors
For many founders, the board of directors is a vague idea until an investor asks for a seat. Then it suddenly matters a lot. A well-built startup board can …
Customer Advisory Boards: How Startups Set One Up
A customer advisory board is a small group of your best customers who meet with you a few times a year to shape where your product and company go next. Done …
How to Build a Startup Waitlist That Converts
A long waitlist looks great in a screenshot, but it only matters if the people on it turn into real users and paying customers. This guide shows you how to …
Startup Accelerators: Are They Worth the Equity?
An accelerator offer can feel like winning a prize: money, mentors, a demo day and a famous name on your story. But most programs ask for a slice of your …
How to Price a SaaS Product: A First Framework
Pricing is one of the biggest levers a young software company has, and one of the least planned. Many founders copy a competitor, pick a round number and hope. …
Startup Pivots: When and How to Change Direction
Every founder hits a moment when the plan and reality stop agreeing. A pivot is how you change direction on purpose, keeping what you have learned and dropping …