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Monitoring employees' activity goes beyond just checking who swiped their badge to get into the office. Tools are propping up that enable employers to monitor employee internet usage and even take screen recordings.
The UK’s energy startup sector has raised the most VC cash in 2023, knocking fintech off the top spot it has held for a decade. It has raised $3bn so far this year versus fintech’s $2.1bn, down from a high of $13.5bn in 2021.
AI is great at doing tasks, but not so much doing full jobs. Sam Altman argues that AI will enable humans to focus on different work that AI can’t do.
You likely have OKRs for your business, but do you have them for yourself? We often just wake up each day and try our best. Having an idea of what you’re working towards specifically can help make it feel less like Groundhog Day.
A deep dive into how to make your paid ads more effective, especially if your target customers are developers.
A big part of a CEO's job is to communicate with their investors. Good writing often reflects good thinking. Some of the most successful companies and investors out there are also great writers that publish a yearly letter to their investors.
Written for operators, but useful for founders if you flip it. Your culture should be identifiable throughout your hiring process. Give time for potential hires to interview you and learn about your company culture.
Being short-termist is like playing Jenga. Each time you cut a corner, you remove a block, and your tower gets a little bit more fragile.
As a founder, we don’t want to admit that we don’t get something. If we pretend we’re not confused, the confusion compounds. Feel comfortable admitting you don’t understand something, and often people will help you out.
Stay close to your product and customers. Execs at Starbucks should be able to make a latte.