The Daily Index — Friday, September 29, 2023 · TLDR Index

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WHAT TO WATCH IN INDIA

India has a population of 1.4 billion. By 2041, 59% of the population will be of working age. That’s a huge workforce. The government has been investing in tech, and large VCs are propping up in the region. This deep-dive on eight startups showcases the innovation coming from the Indian ecosystem.

thegeneralist.substack.com · 25 min

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IS YOUR INTERNATIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY A HOT MESS?

The prospects of internationalization at your startup are exciting. Bigger TAM, new revenue, risk diversification - but often there’s a misalignment between internal buzz and external traction that’s explained by a lack of preparation. International expansion is a strategy, not a quick tactic.

elenaverna.substack.com · 5 min

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HOW FOUNDERS CAN ENGAGE WITH A CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

Regardless of the seniority of the Chief People Officer, have them report to you. This signals that the founder/CEO cares intimately about the needs of employees and keeps you connected to the culture and general vibe.

startupceo.com · 4 min

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8 WAYS SAAS COMPANIES CAN USE AI TO GET AHEAD

This blog post features several AI SaaS use cases for various departments, highlighting ways the technology can be used to gain a competitive edge.

canny.io · 12 min

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WORKING AT A STARTUP VS IN BIG TECH

Startups are an excellent environment to learn and build generalist skill sets, but they’re financially risky and stressful. Big Tech enables you to build a specialism and a financial buffer, but you’ll have to deal with bureaucracy and a lack of purpose. Written from an engineer's perspective.

newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com · 11 min

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WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST PROBLEMS YOU FACE AS A STARTUP FOUNDER?

Your biggest challenge evolves as the company grows, from finding a co-founder to simply sticking to it and launching new products in order to expand your TAM.

saastr.com · 3 min

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ARTISANAL EMAIL

AI is making it easier to craft emails. Sales teams are using tools to find leads and outbound them more easily than ever. The signal-to-noise ratio is going to grow. This automated future raises all kinds of questions for businesses and the role crafted emails will play in it.

tomtunguz.com · 1 min

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TRUST YOUR CUSTOMERS

Default to trusting your customers. The goodwill it brings is worth the loss from bad actors.

marcrandolph.com · 2 min

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A SIMPLE NOTE TAKING SYSTEM

There are many methods for note-taking, from transcribing every call to archiving everything in Notion. Often, the simplest solution scales. Have a doc for daily notes and one for each individual you interact with regularly.

critter.blog · 1 min