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My Launch Lessons from 37 Minutes in an Amazon War Room

My Launch Lessons from 37 Minutes in an Amazon War Room

Before joining Twitter, Ibrahim Bashir led the launch of the third-generation Kindle at Amazon. Here, he reflects on his lessons from that release — and shares how to prepare to make hard decisions quickly when the unexpected happens.
What Obama’s Tech Startup Has to Teach About Adaptability

What Obama’s Tech Startup Has to Teach About Adaptability

USDS marketing chief and former head of marketing for Google X Janine Gianfredi shares her lessons on how to build adaptable teams, even in the most rigid and regulated environments.
The Keys to Scaling Yourself as a Technology Leader

The Keys to Scaling Yourself as a Technology Leader

Adam Pisoni spoke at First Round's recent CEO Summit about the lessons he plans to apply as a second-time founder.
Here's Why You Should Care About Holacracy

Here's Why You Should Care About Holacracy

Yammer Co-founder Adam Pisoni is on a mission: To spread the word about responsive company models. Here's how Holacracy fits into this movement.
How This Founder Turned Slow Burn Rate into a Big Exit

How This Founder Turned Slow Burn Rate into a Big Exit

Location Labs' founder provides a template for a low-burn strategy that strengthened his company while extending its runway.
How to Make OKRs Actually Work at Your Startup

How to Make OKRs Actually Work at Your Startup

Swipely CEO Angus Davis shares how his company deployed OKRs to grow past 50 employees and $1 billion in sales.
Asana’s Justin Rosenstein on the One Quality Every Startup Needs to Survive

Asana’s Justin Rosenstein on the One Quality Every Startup Needs to Survive

Asana Co-founder Justin Rosenstein on the critical need for clarity within startups and how to achieve it as you scale.
Process Is Being Told What to Do by Someone Who Has Less Information than You

Process Is Being Told What to Do by Someone Who Has Less Information than You

As companies grow, process tends to slow things down. Follow these steps from Instagram's Director of Product to stay lean.
Annual Planning is Killing Your Growth – Try This Plan Instead

Annual Planning is Killing Your Growth – Try This Plan Instead

The need to plan a year ahead can cripple fast-changing startups. Instead, here's a system to think long-term with short-term agility.