(This is one of a series of posts about productivity books and the lessons I took from them. The series is: Getting Things Done, A Sense of Urgency, and The ONE Thing.) I bought A Sense of Urgency in India in 2008 and finished it on my flight home. It didn’t cover the day to… Continue reading Productivity Books: A Sense of Urgency
Month: December 2014
Sales and Marketing
Lecture 19: Sales and Marketing Link: How to Start a Startup (You can find notes to the other lectures here.) Tyler Bosmeny (@bosmeny) There is a million ways to do (sales) so you’ll find what works for you. As a founder you’re the sales people. Talking to your users is selling. Passion and industry knowledge… Continue reading Sales and Marketing
Legal and Accounting Basics for Startups
Lecture 18: Legal and Accounting Basics for Startups Link: How to Start a Startup (You can find notes to the other lectures here.) Kirsty Nathoo, Carolynn Levy (@cjoneslevy) It is dangerous for founders to get bogged down in the details. (Carolynn Levy) The primary purpose of forming a separate legal entity is to protect yourself… Continue reading Legal and Accounting Basics for Startups
How to Design Hardware Products
Lecture 17: How to Design Hardware Products Link: How to Start a Startup (You can find notes to the other lectures here.) Hosain Rahman (@hosain) The whole point is to help people to a better life with technology. Think about, “where is the world going?” Have organizing principles. Thinking needs to shift from being about… Continue reading How to Design Hardware Products