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Neumann’s Flow attracts another $100M+, doubling valuation to $2.5B

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Neumann’s Flow attracts another $100M+, doubling valuation to $2.5B

Former WeWork founder Adam Neumann’s real estate and technology startup, Flow, has raised over $100 million in a Series B funding round, doubling its valuation to approximately $2.5 billion, according to Bloomb...

Why downturns are a great time to start a business

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Why downturns are a great time to start a business

Economic downturns, while challenging, often represent unique opportunities for entrepreneurs. During recessions or market slowdowns, resources such as talent, capital, and real estate often become more accessi...

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Why Startups Fail | Lessons From 150 Founders

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Why Startups Fail | Lessons From 150 Founders

Wilbur Labs surveyed over 150 startup founders to understand why startups fail and how to prevent it. Analyzing both survey results and CB Insights data, the study aims to provide data-driven answers amidst eco...

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OpenAI In Talks to Buy Windsurf for About $3 Billion

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OpenAI In Talks to Buy Windsurf for About $3 Billion

According to recent reports, OpenAI is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Windsurf, a startup specializing in AI-powered tools that enhance productivity and collaboration. The deal is estimated to be...

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Why Mean People Fail

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Why Mean People Fail

Paul Graham's essay Mean People Fail argues that the most successful people tend to be kind rather than mean. While meanness is common, it is rarely found among top founders, as it makes people irrational and i...

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How to Raise Money by Paul Graham

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How to Raise Money by Paul Graham

Graham explains the challenges founders face, comparing fundraising to both lifting a heavy weight and solving a puzzle. He warns about the unpredictable behavior of investors and the difficulties of navigating...

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Why Hard Startups Win: Sam Altman on Tackling Big Challenges

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Why Hard Startups Win: Sam Altman on Tackling Big Challenges

In this blog post, Hard Startups, Sam Altman argues that building a difficult startup can be more rewarding than pursuing an easy one. Hard startups often attract more talent, funding, and support because they ...

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Sam Altman's Concise Startup Wisdom: Build, Grow, and Persist

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Sam Altman's Concise Startup Wisdom: Build, Grow, and Persist

This blog post offers brief but powerful startup advice. Start with an idea, not a company, and ensure at least one technical founder is on board. Focus on creating something users love and rapidly iterate base...

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AI in SaaS: How to Integrate, Implement, and Win in a Rapidly Changing Industry

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AI in SaaS: How to Integrate, Implement, and Win in a Rapidly Changing Industry

AI is transforming the SaaS industry by enhancing automation, decision-making, and user experiences. The AI SaaS market is expected to reach $126.36 billion by 2028, with 80% of applications incorporating AI by...

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Core value proposition

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Core value proposition

A core value proposition is your brand’s elevator pitch in one sentence. It’s what sets you apart, solves your customer’s problem, and guides your entire team. In this blog, we’ll go through the process of unde...

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Peter Thiel's 4 Rules For Creating A Great Business

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Peter Thiel's 4 Rules For Creating A Great Business

In Silicon Valley, the PayPal Mafia reins supreme. So much so that it is hard to think of any successful technology startup in the last ten years—from Facebook and LinkedIn to YouTube and Yelp—that hasn’t been...

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Visually impaired farmer starts flower business, earns ₹6 lakh

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Visually impaired farmer starts flower business, earns ₹6 lakh

Rajesh Kumar from Haryana, born with a visual impairment, turned to marigold farming on his small 55x198 sq ft land. By 2018, he expanded to four kanals, growing roses, tuberose, and more. In 2024, he earned ₹6...

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YC's Essential Startup Advice

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YC's Essential Startup Advice

Much of the guidance we provide to startups is tactical, aimed at assisting with daily or weekly operations. However, some advice is more fundamental and transformative. Discover what Y Combinator considers the...

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How to convince investors by Paul Graham

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How to convince investors by Paul Graham

In this essay, Paul Graham outlines key strategies for persuading investors to support a startup. He emphasizes the importance of a compelling narrative that captures the essence of the business and its potenti...

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10 growth tactics that never work

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10 growth tactics that never work

Elena Verna is a prominent growth advisor in Silicon Valley, having previously led growth initiatives at companies like Amplitude, Miro, Dropbox, and SurveyMonkey. In a recent discussion, she shares insights on...

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Why to Start a Startup in a Bad Economy

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Why to Start a Startup in a Bad Economy

In a bad economy, Paul Graham argues that the state of the economy is less crucial for startup success than the qualities of the founders. He asserts that starting a business during a recession can be advantage...

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Non-technical founder? Learn to hack

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Non-technical founder? Learn to hack

In his blog post, Sam Altman advises non-technical founders to learn to code instead of solely seeking technical co-founders. He emphasizes that while it takes years to become an expert hacker, one can acquire ...

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How To Invest In Startups

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How To Invest In Startups

In his blog post, Sam Altman outlines key strategies for successful startup investing. He emphasizes the importance of gaining access to quality investment opportunities, making informed decisions, and building...

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Medial Quiz

Which distribution strategy was famously used by Dropbox to scale their user base rapidly in early stages?

Cold outbound emails to enterprises

A freemium model with cloud storage

A referral system offering extra storage

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