James Clift

James Clift's Substack focuses on entrepreneurship, sharing insights on building companies, startup culture, fundraising, product-market fit, and personal growth. It includes practical advice on career development, remote work, and investing, alongside reflections on political opinions, life design, and the importance of community and networking in business success.

Entrepreneurship Startup Culture Fundraising Product-Market Fit Personal Growth Career Development Remote Work Investing Political Opinions Life Design Networking

The hottest Substack posts of James Clift

And their main takeaways

I think you missed the point here.

0 implied HN points • 01 Jun 16
  1. Buying a house early was smart, but now it's too expensive for even them.
  2. Their home is valuable, but only when they pass it down to their children.
  3. The main idea is about them missing the point.

Thanks for the ass kicking. Truth right here.

0 implied HN points • 27 Oct 15
  1. The post thanks someone for a motivating, truth-telling message.
  2. The content seems to be about being motivated and inspired.
  3. The author's name is James Clift, and they can be found on Substack.

Your next job search could change your life

0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 15
  1. Your next job search could change your career trajectory
  2. Investing in the right job can lead to significant growth and opportunities
  3. Taking care of yourself during the job search process is crucial for success
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Everything you believe is* stupid

0 implied HN points • 20 Feb 15
  1. Challenge and change your beliefs
  2. Simple strategies can help improve memory
  3. Changing your mindset can lead to a happier, healthier, and more successful life

From death’s door to ramen profitability

0 implied HN points • 11 Nov 14
  1. Rebuilding a flatlined website from 0 to $5k/month in 4 months.
  2. Understanding user needs through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  3. Monetizing a free product by adding premium features and pricing strategy.

HELP WANTED! Technical co-founder to build the future of remote work

0 implied HN points • 14 Oct 20
  1. Remote work is here to stay and companies need to adapt to it as a benefit to recruit and retain talent.
  2. Remote work needs a thoughtful approach similar to building office culture to ensure productivity and personal well-being.
  3. Holopod aims to be the operating system for remote teams, filling in the gaps for collaboration, culture, and personal connection.

HELP WANTED! Digital marketer for a tool that helps make remote teams more productive.

0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 20
  1. Holopod is a tool that helps manage remote teams by updating Slack statuses based on work state and sending daily reports on time usage.
  2. Holopod is seeking a digital marketer with e-commerce/SaaS experience to write content, build community, and generate buzz for the tool.
  3. The digital marketer position is initially a contract gig with potential for a full-time role or co-founder opportunity after a month.

Introducing… Holopod

0 implied HN points • 02 Nov 19
  1. Holopod is a Mac + Slack app that automatically updates your status based on your work state.
  2. It integrates with apps you already use and syncs with your calendar to update your Slack status.
  3. Holopod also allows teams to queue up messages to be sent at more convenient times, improving communication flow.

Why own a home in Vancouver?

0 implied HN points • 26 May 16
  1. It takes 23 years to save for a down payment in Metro Vancouver.
  2. Owning a home isn't always a great investment compared to other options like stocks or rentals.
  3. Renting can offer more flexibility and freedom than owning a home, especially in a rapidly changing world.

Before you choose a career, read this.

0 implied HN points • 29 Sep 15
  1. Reading personal development and career books can change your perspective and guide your career decisions.
  2. Explore all your career options before committing to a path.
  3. Try out different career paths by talking to people in those fields and gaining hands-on experience.

Preparing the perfect job application

0 implied HN points • 13 May 15
  1. Understand what the employer wants from the job description
  2. Position yourself as the ideal candidate through a tailored cover letter and resume
  3. Go the extra mile in your job application process to stand out from the competition

How I lost $200m dollars in 3 years

0 implied HN points • 15 Mar 15
  1. Ideas are worthless if you don't take action and build something.
  2. ClassPass reached a $200M valuation by executing an idea similar to one the author had years earlier.
  3. It's important to act on ideas rather than just thinking about them.