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How to get your first 1000 users

11 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
💼 Business Marketing Entrepreneurship Product Design Content creation
  1. Getting your first 1000 users is crucial for a startup's success. It can set the foundation for growth and sustainability.
  2. Telling a story in your design portfolio can help you engage with interviewers and make your work memorable.
  3. Rest is important for creativity and sustainability. Consuming less noisy information can lead to a more productive and fulfilling life.

The Generalist Unicorn

5 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Product Design
  1. Being a generalist allows for high leverage in times of AI.
  2. Hybridizing expertise in multiple areas can lead to unique contributions.
  3. Generalized specialists like Shakespeare and Da Vinci excel by adapting to various environments.
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My first $10,000 Internet dollars

5 implied HN points • 29 Jul 23
💼 Business Product Internet Design SaaS
  1. Jim H.'s advice: Don't fall into the build trap when starting an online business.
  2. To be successful in product management, understand how human beings think and feel.
  3. Overcome challenges in designing for B2B and Enterprise SaaS by following pointers in the design process.