Founder Weekly (Issue 396 - July 31 2019)

Founder Weekly - Issue 396

July 31, 2019

Founder Weekly

Welcome to issue 396 of Founder Weekly. Let's get straight to the links this week.

General

On the benefits of speedy software, and how it affects user perception of engineering quality and overall usability.

Brian Rothenberg discusses the core principles that startups at any stage should keep in mind as they develop a growth strategy. Then, he walks us through the three broad phases of the startup lifecycle, from humble beginnings to bolder bets, identifying the goals and perils particular to each phase. He shares how you can kick your strategy up to the next level — and he breaks down the growth tactics that companies have used as rocket fuel all the way to IPO.

One company thinks it can solve the global algae crisis by making sneakers from sludge.

A framework for feature releases, with an appetising twist.

Marketing, Sales and PR

Learn everything you need to know about video marketing, including the benefits, best practices and how to measure video performance.

What does CRO experimentation look like in 2019? We analyzed more than 28,000 tests to find out. Here's what we learned.

Money and Finance

What to Expect After a Successful First Pitch.

The 2Q 2019 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor takes a deep dive into investment trends of VC activity in the US. For a quick look at the highlights, we've picked out 21 key charts from the report.

Startups of the Week

IP Analytics & Marketplace Platform. The easiest way to Buy, Sell, & License Intellectual Property.

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An all-in-one smart home alarm designed to blend in to your home, easy-to-install, packed full of sensors, and can instantly alert you to threats in your home. This combination of technology and small form factor brings comfort and peace of mind, without the intrusion of multiple devices and cameras.

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