The Daily Index — Wednesday, January 31, 2024 · TLDR Index

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THE AMERICAN DYNAMISM 50: AI

a16z has put together this list of 50 startups tackling some of America’s most pressing problems around defense, energy, transportation, and manufacturing. All of them are using AI in some form to accelerate their efforts. If you’re curious about real-world applications of AI, this contains great insights.

a16z.com · 30 min

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THERE'S A WHOLE LOT OF UGLY OUT THERE WHEN IT COMES TO GROWTH TEAMS

Many startups are crippling their growth efforts by overlapping some basic realities. True growth is not a hack and it can’t be achieved unless you’ve figured out PMF for your core business line. Here’s a list of things to be conscious of if you’re a founder with a growth team or in the market looking for that ideal hire.

elenaverna.substack.com · 9 min

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HOW TO REMOVE ONBOARDING NEW HIRE BOTTLENECKS

Onboarding a new hire isn’t just about setting them up with their laptop and getting them access to Slack, it’s a key business process that many overlook. This article breaks down all the signals that suggest you’ve hit a bottleneck in your onboarding process as a scaling startup and explains how to overcome them.

martinfowler.com · 24 min

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THE PARTNERSHIPS HANDBOOK

In this post, the Head of Partnerships at Pigment discusses the importance of becoming partner-first, addressing digital transformation mandates, and helping your partners get promoted as a strategy for success.

akashbajwa.substack.com · 13 min

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HOW TOP TECH COMPANIES DEFINE ARR

Love or loathe it, investors want to know your ARR. Here’s a breakdown of how larger tech companies like DataDog, Dropbox, and UI Path calculate this metric.

mostlymetrics.com · 9 min

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DEBT VS EQUITY: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

Somewhat 101, but if you’re new to the topic, this is a decent read. This article breaks down the basics of debt and equity funding, pros and cons, and when you should consider these options at your startup.

alexanderjarvis.com · 4 min

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PEBBLE (PRODUCT)

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pebble.by

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CHRONOSCOPE (PRODUCT)

Automated time tracking for software teams.

chronoinnovation.com