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Product-led growth: 3 important lessons from the front line

While this model is all the rage as a go-to-market strategy for B2B software companies today, not all products are the right fit for PLG. Scott Vaughan on February 13, 2023 Product-led growth (PLG) is all the rage as a go-to-market (GTM) strategy for B2B software companies looking to increase adoption and grow revenue. From … Continue reading Product-led growth: 3 important lessons from the front line →

Lessons from 8 of the biggest tech product failures of all time

Lessons Learned

By Chris Morris January 12, 2023 There’s no denying that the Consumer Electronics Show has produced a number of truly revolutionary products. But for every success there are dozens—possibly hundreds—of gadgets, apps, doodads, and whatchamacallits that are bound to never be seen again. It’s not just startups that fall short. Even some of the … Continue reading Lessons from 8 of the biggest tech product failures of all time →

5 timeless lessons about innovation from some of the most successful founders

Innovation

By James Vincent October 19, 2022 Times are tough, headwinds are strong, and uncertainties lie ahead. The economic climate is shifting in real time and will continue to shift in the coming weeks and months. But what hasn’t shifted—and won’t ever—is the need for innovation, and the role that intentional narrative plays in business … Continue reading 5 timeless lessons about innovation from some of the most successful founders →

Should CMOs be political? Lessons from Nike, Delta, Burger King and others

Content Management SEO

Wading into controversial topics can be be risky for brands. Here’s how CMOs and marketing leaders can make sense of their stances. Ruben Ugarte on September 13, 2022 Switzerland is known for its beautiful hills, delicious chocolate and world-class banking system. But 80 years ago, they were also known for their notorious neutrality. In both … Continue reading Should CMOs be political? Lessons from Nike, Delta, Burger King and others →

10 lessons about innovation from working with 126 founders

Innovation

By James Vincent August 27, 2022 What lessons do you learn when you’ve been in the room, day in and day out, working with over a hundred transformative founders, helping them build the narratives for their companies? Since we started FNDR five years ago, my partners and I have … Continue reading 10 lessons about innovation from working with 126 founders →

How to Survive a Global Recession: Lessons Learned from Covid-19

Economy Recession

How to Survive a Global Recession: Lessons Learned from Covid-19 What started out as rumors of a global recession seems to be more likely than most of us thought possible. We were being told, after all, that the economy was ‘bouncing back nicely’ after it took a hit during the last two years of a … Continue reading How to Survive a Global Recession: Lessons Learned from Covid-19 →

5 lessons for marginalized employees to reclaim the workplace

Workplace Evolution

By Yannise Jean June 07, 2022 There’s no shortage of workplace guides touching on tips to help employees move up the ranks—and journalist and author Alan Henry is ensuring racial and gender biases are accounted for. While it’s true most employees have little power in comparison to their employers, the power gap widens even … Continue reading 5 lessons for marginalized employees to reclaim the workplace →

4 lessons I learned in my journey from VC to CEO

Lessons Learned

By Bipul Sinha June 05, 2022 Someone could be an expert in designing and building pools, but that doesn’t make them a great swimmer. That was the first lesson I learned when I made a big career switch from VC to CEO. After several years at the top Bay Area venture capital … Continue reading 4 lessons I learned in my journey from VC to CEO →

7 Leadership lessons from Pop Culture’s Worst Bosses

Leadership Lessons

By Gwen Moran May 30, 2022 Warning: This piece has spoilers from television shows and movies, including The Office, The Devil Wears Prada, Succession, Severance, Working Girl, blackish, and Office Space. Bad bosses. We’ve all had them. In fact, they’re so common that they’re regularly characters in the movies and television … Continue reading 7 Leadership lessons from Pop Culture’s Worst Bosses →

We Need to Build on the Lessons of the Past 2 Years As We Enter a New One

World Changing Ideas

Mark Roberts January 20, 2022 Who thought we would still be facing a seemingly never-ending pandemic after two years? We’re faced with a reality few predicted, and even fewer wanted. As I’ve noted previously, businesses have persevered throughout the pandemic and found new paths to success. It’s commendable, and we need to continue that momentum … Continue reading We Need to Build on the Lessons of the Past 2 Years As We Enter a New One →