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Zoom had a once-in-a-lifetime moment — and they blew it. At its 2020 peak, Zoom’s market cap soared past $150B. They were printing money, everyone was using them, and they had massive brand momentum. They could’ve: – Acquired breakout startups (Loo

Today’s Tech News Beyond Phones and Gadgets AI in Traffic Safety AI cameras in the UK detect impaired drivers by analyzing vehicle images, alerting police to reduce accidents. Satellite Internet Growth SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Kuiper are ex

Things Garry Tan ( CEO & Founder - Ycombinator ) taught me about rejection, scarcity, and building unstoppable leverage as a founder: 🧵👇 Desperation kills momentum. When you need the deal or relationship too much, people sense risk, not ambition.

If Your Co-Founder Doesn’t Have These Qualities, You Need to Rethink the Partnership. Building a startup is no joke. The right co-founder isn’t just a partner—they’re your biggest ally in the trenches. And without these three qualities, you’re set

**Day 39: Startups Are a Long Game — Play It Wisely** ⏳🚀 On Day 39 of the #FounderJourney, here’s a truth I keep coming back to: **This isn’t a sprint. It’s not even a marathon. It’s a game of staying in the game.** Yes, work hard. Yes, move fast

Six Addictions You Need to Quit Right Now & Why! 🚫 1️⃣ Perfectionism – Always chasing "perfect" slows you down. You never start, or you never finish. Progress beats perfection every time! 2️⃣ Multitasking – It feels productive, but it actually low

Why 'Doing More' is a Losing Game for Founders. 🤔 This author, Nell Derick Debevoise, argues that we've been sold a lie: that more hustle = more fulfilment. In reality, focusing too hard on just one area of life leads to a "diminishing returns tr

We’re busy. Always busy. But busy doing what? Every day, we fill our hours with meetings, emails, and tasks that scream urgency but how often do we pause to ask if they matter? Are we moving toward growth, or just moving? I’ve realized something s

Your SWOT Analysis might be Useless. Run a "Pre-Mortem" Instead. 💀 Think about your next big launch. Everyone's excited. The energy is high. Someone fills out a SWOT analysis that says "strong competition" under 'Threats'. Everyone nods and moves

𝗨𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼 Below are the key excerpts from Travis’s blog post Startup Seed Raising Skillzzz: 𝟭. 𝗦𝘁�