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fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Why Building Your Own Stripe Is a Trap (And How White-Label Saves Startups Millions)

Every startup founder dreams of control. Building a sleek payment system in-house feels bold, innovative and even empowering. After all, Stripe began as a small project - why not follow the same path? The idea of owning every detail of the payment experience can be intoxicating. But behind that dream lies a reality few anticipate: endless complexity, hidden expenses and a dangerous distraction from the core product.
Startup companies
fromLogRocket Blog
1 week ago

Stop using templates - do this instead - LogRocket Blog

Over-reliance on UI templates stifles innovation, misaligns experiences with real user needs, and demands continuous customization to deliver tailored, effective UX.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The 'Boring' Side of AI That Could Make You a Fortune | Entrepreneur

Automating tedious, repetitive, and painful workflows delivers greater value and higher business potential than building flashy, viral AI demos.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Raising multiple rounds of venture capital might be wrong for your startup | TechCrunch

SecurityPal prioritized reaching product-market fit and $1M ARR before fundraising, then pursued sustainable, profitability-focused growth instead of continuous VC-driven expansion.
Venture
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

What is the reverse-acquihire?

Large companies are acquiring talent from AI startups without purchasing them outright, known as reverse-acquihires.
Startup companies
fromAlleywatch
1 month ago

What Startups Can Learn from the Rapid Innovation in the Online Casino Industry

Online casinos demonstrate resilience and innovative strategies that can guide startups in competitive digital markets.
Marketing
fromHackernoon
5 years ago

The Smarter Way to Get Marketing Leadership-No Babysitting, No Big Bills | HackerNoon

Hiring a full-time CMO often leads to wasted resources without achieving clear growth strategies.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Avoid the pitfalls that stall startup fundraising at TC All Stage | TechCrunch

Key insights on avoiding fundraising pitfalls for early-stage founders are crucial as competition increases.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 month ago

I run a $4.2B 9-year-old company that's acquired 3 startups. M&A makes increasing sense for companies like mine-not just the Fortune 500

Mergers and acquisitions are becoming a viable strategy for smaller companies to drive growth and complement their core offerings.
fromForbes
2 months ago

3 PR Strategies To Help You Build Brand Equity At Every Milestone

Rapid company growth invites scrutiny that founders must be prepared to address through effective public relations strategies.
Growth hacking
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

What to expect at TechCrunch All Stage: One day, countless connections and takeaways | TechCrunch

TechCrunch All Stage provides an immersive experience focused on real-time networking and actionable insights for founders and VCs.
fromLogRocket Blog
3 months ago

Design debt is slowing you down - even if you don't see it yet - LogRocket Blog

Speed to market is critical; launching quickly often outweighs the drawbacks of imperfection, but design debt must be managed for long-term success.
fromHackernoon
6 years ago

40 Deep-Tech Bets Later: My Playbook for Founders Who Want to Win | HackerNoon

Deep tech requires more than elegant solutions; timing, strategy, and domain fluency are crucial for success.
fromForbes
4 months ago

Using 6 AI + Street-Smart Strategies To Build A Billion-Dollar Startup

Artificial intelligence (AI) is powerful and may accelerate your startup planning - but on its own, it won't start or build a billion-dollar company (or will it?).
Artificial intelligence
Growth hacking
fromLogRocket Blog
4 months ago

A case against MVPs: Why I've grown to hate "The Lean Startup" - LogRocket Blog

MVPs, while useful, have significant drawbacks that can lead to inefficiencies and misguided focus for product managers.
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