Field Notes

Observations from the intersection of AI, capital, and building things.

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12 Things About Product-Market Fit

Developed by venture capital innovator Andy Rachleff and inspired by the investing style of Don Valentine, Product/Market Fit (PMF) is a thoughtful concept that has revolutionized product development.

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Get Startup Founder Feedback In 5 Easy Steps

Ah, feedback... The beloved gift that some of us just can't seem to appreciate. There is hope for those who struggle with receiving critique. Check out these 5 super-simple steps to help you turn feedback into your secret weapon for improvement!

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How to Eat Shit & Be OK

Being a startup founder is a challenging yet rewarding journey. So if you're feeling overwhelmed and wondering if this is something you can handle, know that success often comes after failure. While it's easy to give up after a few rejections, remember that failure is part of the growth process, and don't be too hard on yourself.

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🎉 Exciting Announcement from Frictionless Inc.

Frictionless Inc., a consulting firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and startup founders succeed in the U.S. market, announced today their expansion into Latin America. With their proprietary toolkit and expert team of multi-disciplinary consultants, Frictionless is uniquely positioned to help startups throughout Latin America reach the next stage with efficiency and speed.

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String of Pearls Theory

Stutz is a 2022 Netflix documentary directed by actor Jonah Hill that takes a deep dive into the life and teachings of his therapist, Dr. Phil Stutz.

The film has a very rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes for good reason—it is exceptional in its exploration of a variety of tools and frameworks on life and career.

One very interesting theory covered: the String of Pearls.

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Startup Mindset shift

Sharing insights and lessons learned from being inside the startup world, with a focus on the mindset shifts in creativity, financial perspective, and looking at the world through new, innovative eyes.

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How to Take a Seat at the Table: Power Strategies for Women in Startups

It's no secret that the startup industry is a boys' club, but that doesn't mean women entrepreneurs don't have a place at the table. There are plenty of powerful strategies that women can use to make sure their voices are heard and respected in the startup world. Let's take a look at some of those strategies.

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The Power of Personal Networks

When we’re given news of something personal and monumental, it’s easy to feel as if it affects only us, or sometimes…us and maybe our immediate family. Whether it’s a new and scary diagnosis or a job loss, or relationship issue, or something that falls into the category of an individual struggle, we often frame it in precisely this way: an individual struggle.

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