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Shims, Jigs and Other Woodworking Concepts to Conquer Technical Debt

Shims, Jigs and Other Woodworking Concepts to Conquer Technical Debt

One Medical CTO Kimber Lockhart subscribes to a philosophy -- inspired by woodworking -- that helps startups judiciously control technical debt. Here's how it works.
Thoughts on Gender and Radical Candor

Thoughts on Gender and Radical Candor

Management expert Kim Scott builds on her argument for 'Radical Candor' by looking at the challenges of giving and receiving feedback through a gender lens.
Transform Employee Equity Compensation in Two Steps — Here’s How

Transform Employee Equity Compensation in Two Steps — Here’s How

Three years ago, Amplitude Co-founder and CEO Spenser Skates rewired equity compensation at his mobile analytics startup. Here's why and how he did it.
The ‘Adaptable Leader’ is the New Holy Grail — Become One, Hire One

The ‘Adaptable Leader’ is the New Holy Grail — Become One, Hire One

Anne Dwane, CBO at Chegg, has had to adapt a lot in her career as she's started and sold companies. Here's what she learned.
The Tools Early-Stage Startups Actually Need to Understand Their Customers

The Tools Early-Stage Startups Actually Need to Understand Their Customers

Segment Co-founder and CEO Peter Reinhardt has personally test-driven a tool a week for the last three years. Here he shares the toolkit you need to get the most out of your customer data.
This is How Effective Leaders Move Beyond Blame

This is How Effective Leaders Move Beyond Blame

Next Big Sound's Head of Engineering Dave Zwieback cautions against the perils of blame — and shares how to circumvent them to build a more resilient company.
Starting Fires on Purpose — When and How Leaders Need to Break the Rules

Starting Fires on Purpose — When and How Leaders Need to Break the Rules

Rebelmouse Founder and CEO Paul Berry on those moments when no playbook can help you and you have to go off script — how to do it right.
This Is How You Design a Lasting Brand — An Inside Look at Gusto's Reinvention

This Is How You Design a Lasting Brand — An Inside Look at Gusto's Reinvention

Gusto CEO Josh Reeves reveals the months-long process the company used to change its identity for the better without losing customers or momentum.
OpenTable's CEO on How to Dodge Company Breakdown as You Scale

OpenTable's CEO on How to Dodge Company Breakdown as You Scale

OpenTable's leader Christa Quarles explains how startups can spot and survive their breaking points.