Founder Weekly (Issue 557 - October 12 2022)

Founder Weekly - Issue 557

October 12, 2022

Founder Weekly

Welcome to issue 557 of Founder Weekly. Let's get straight to the links this week.

General

Few understand the hidden complexities of network effects - learn all there is to know about building iconic companies from day one.

Quitting is an underrated startup skill, says decision science expert, bestselling author, and former poker pro Annie Duke. She unpacks the psychology behind why it’s so hard to walk away, sharing tactical advice for all the forks in the road, whether it’s abandoning a product, changing your go-to-market strategy, or sadly, shutting down your startup.

Examining B2B Marketplaces.

Redefining Product Market fit in web3.

Or, why progress curves in AI and web3 look different.

Marketing, Sales and PR

CEOs may want to redo everything to attract new users. But effective branding for product-led growth can be done right without breaking the bank.

Learn how we maintain steady growth on Twitter as a SaaS company and tips for social media managers to get more followers on Twitter.

Money and Finance

What to do when you have less than a year of runway.

If you, like me, were an absolute nerd growing up (and are also over the age of 30), you might know the game RuneScape. Let’s use this as an analogy for how to take on (and upgrade) your armor, weapons, and amulets as you level up round by round.

Tips, Tools and Services

ConvertKit has a 68 person remote team that’s driving $32 million in annual revenue. In this post Nathan Barry, Founder & CEO at ConvertKit shares 10 ideas for building great culture in a distributed team.

This report will give you a sense of what your peers are doing, and what the trends are for companies like yours. We know you’ll enjoy this report and we hope it’s a useful guide in discussing founder compensation with your cofounders and your board.

Choosing the right funding structure can have a meaningful impact on the trajectory of your company, its ability to scale, and your bottom line.

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