Balancing Act

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H1-B holders: Get your US permanent residency in ~1 year

196 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Consider applying for US permanent residency through EB-1A for faster processing
  2. Eligibility for EB-1A is based on specific criteria like high salary, critical role, and original contributions
  3. Hiring a good immigration lawyer, providing strong evidence, and preparing for potential RFEs are crucial for success in the EB-1A process

A Quest for Accurate North Star Metrics

19 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23
💼 Business Metrics Real Estate Blockchain Market Analysis
  1. North Star Metrics are crucial for measuring business success, but accurately comparing them to competitors can be challenging.
  2. Real estate data, particularly from the MLS, provides companies like Zillow and Redfin with precise market insights for measuring market share.
  3. Selecting and refining a North Star Metric as a business grows is essential, and leveraging industry-specific data sources can improve metric accuracy.

So you want to join a startup?

39 implied HN points • 18 Sep 14
  1. Understand why you want to leave your current role before moving on.
  2. Build filters to identify what you want from your next role.
  3. Use platforms like AngelList, VC websites, and your network to find startup opportunities.

Product Debate Club

0 implied HN points • 02 Feb 23
  1. Product decisions are often made by product managers based on various factors like analytics, user sentiment, and competition.
  2. Debating product decisions with other team members can help in coming up with the best overall solution.
  3. Key principles for a productive debate include leaving ego aside, focusing on valid points, and summarizing discussions for clarity.
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