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Lessons from Justin Gage

On Marketing to Technical Audiences Justin Gage's core philosophy revolves around authentic and helpful engagement with developers, whom he sees as a practical and solution-oriented audience. 1. "The secret (hint: not a secret) to marketing to developers is the same as marketing to anyone: understand your audience,
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Lessons from Nat Friedman

On Technology and Innovation 1. "As human beings it is our right (maybe our moral duty) to reshape the universe to our preferences. Technology, which is really knowledge, enables this." [1][2] 2. "You should probably work on raising the ceiling, not the floor." [1][2]
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Lessons from Parker Conrad

On Building a "Compound Startup" Conrad is a vocal proponent of the "compound startup" model, a strategy that involves building multiple, integrated products from the outset, rather than focusing on a single point solution. 1. On the core idea of a compound startup: "I sort
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Lessons from Bill Walsh

On Philosophy and Focus 1. "The score takes care of itself." This, his most famous mantra, encapsulates his core philosophy: concentrate on the process and execution, and the desired results will follow. [1][2] 2. "Your philosophy is the single most important navigational point on your leadership
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Lessons from Kevin Weil

On Product Philosophy and Strategy 1. “Wouldn't it be cool if…” is a terrible reason to build. Everything you build should be solving a problem for your customer. This principle, learned at Instagram, emphasizes that product development must be rooted in solving real user needs, not just chasing
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Lessons from Erik Torenberg

On Startups and Entrepreneurship 1. On the changing landscape of value creation: "Pre-internet, you captured profits by controlling supply. Now, post-internet, you capture profits by aggregating demand." [1] 2. The opportunity in user-owned platforms: "For startups today, the opportunity is massive: platforms that are built, operated, and
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Lessons from Will Larson

On Engineering Leadership and Management 1. On the core of management: "I came to view management as, at its core, a moral profession. We have the opportunity to create an environment for those around us to be their best, in a fair environment." [1] * Source: Irrational Exuberance | lethain.
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Lessons from Jean-Michel Lemieux

On Leadership and Management 1. The Four Core Activities of a Leader: Good leaders focus on four main activities: gathering information, making decisions, communicating very clearly, and building great teams. This is irrespective of personality type. [1] 2. Management is a Career Change, Not a Promotion: Viewing the transition to
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