sidkasbekar

Musings on tech, startups, the economy, careers and more. Musings subject to frequent revision.

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Markets, Windows, and Why Now?

39 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24

💼 Business Startups Software Markets Strategy

Software businesses evolve through stages from creation to stabilization.
Having a strong opinion on market development stage is crucial for founders.
Understanding industry direction is more critical than just 'Why Now?' for founders.

Escaping the Zelenograd Trap

58 implied HN points • 15 Aug 23

🕹 Technology Semiconductors AI Innovation Entrepreneurship Technology Companies

Copying old technology might lead to being outdated in fast-paced industries like AI and chip development.
Innovation often comes from solving real problems rather than just copying new tech trends.
Success in tech is often achieved by tackling problems creatively and staying ahead of the curve.

Approaching the Edge

39 implied HN points • 19 Jul 23

💼 Business Startups Innovation Entrepreneurship Investing Venture Capital

Approaching the edge of knowledge is exciting and impactful in both academia and business.
Having a unique insight for a startup involves being at the frontier of knowledge and noticing gaps.
Consider specializing early to expedite your journey to the edge and explore investing in trends if invention isn't your focus.

The Age of the Marketer

2 HN points • 10 May 23

💼 Business Marketing Technology Startups Trust Brand

Society is becoming less trusting due to a proliferation of content and products, leading trust to concentrate around a few entities.
As AI tools make it easier to build products, the role of marketers in building strong brands and trust with customers becomes increasingly important.
In a world with countless products and competitors, marketers have the upper hand in creating enduring businesses through building trust and strong brands.

AI and Human-Computer Symbiosis

1 HN point • 13 Jun 23

🕹 Technology AI Human-computer interaction Artificial Intelligence Future Innovation

The vision of AI and Human-Computer Symbiosis discussed in the past is becoming more realistic with advancements.
In the future, we may see extreme delegation to AI agents and hyper-personalisation of tools for users.
Our interactions with technology are expected to undergo significant changes in the coming decade.

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what consumer growth can teach us about b2b sales

0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23

💼 Business Sales Software B2B Experimentation

For B2B sales, focusing on bottoms-up approach can be beneficial.
Consider aiming for 10 seats to reach a retention inflection point.
Take inspiration from consumer growth tactics to improve virality in B2B sales.