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Premortem Of My Career Direction: Lessons From Poker And ‘Thinking In Bets’

Harmony • 19 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
💼 Business Consulting Coaching Product Management Writing Job search
  1. Premortem involves imagining project failure and analyzing potential reasons for it.
  2. Analyzing career directions like consulting, coaching, and product management can help in setting robust goals.
  3. Considering possible reasons for failure in different workstreams can aid in planning and making improvements.
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On a Personal Note

Sarah's Newsletter • 319 implied HN points • 20 Dec 22
💼 Business Career Consulting Startups Marketing Data
  1. The author is relocating to Vermont, excited about being closer to snow for ski season and connecting with local communities.
  2. The author's startup, Versionable, is currently taking a back seat as they focus on settling into new changes and exploring different angles to address marketing challenges.
  3. The author is embarking on a new role as the Growth Lead at Prefect, highlighting their interest in ambitious team goals and a UI-first experience in data tooling space.

Tell me what you want (in this publication)

The New Urban Order • 39 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
💼 Business Urban Development Real Estate Environment Social Impact Consulting
  1. The author is looking to engage with their audience through new ways like podcasts and events in 2024.
  2. The publication features a diverse range of subscribers with unique backgrounds and focuses, such as urban housing design, homelessness initiatives, and carbon footprint awareness.
  3. There is a call for readers to share their thoughts and preferences through a short survey, encouraging engagement with the publication.

“Off” the newsletter break

Bold & Open • 39 implied HN points • 10 Dec 23
💼 Business Newsletter Content creation Community Building Consulting Open Source
  1. The author is returning to writing newsletters after a two-year break and is excited to share new content with subscribers.
  2. During the break, they explored various projects, like coaching and writing, to find out what they were passionate about and what would benefit their audience.
  3. The focus for the new newsletter phase will be on open organizations and communities, showcasing success stories and providing insights for readers.

Industry needs an education in the value of a PhD

The Recovering Academic • 98 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
💼 Business Career transition Consulting Education Industry
  1. PhDs possess valuable skills for the industry, which may require education from companies to realize their worth.
  2. Transitioning from academia to industry may involve networking and seeking help from non-academic contacts.
  3. When applying for jobs as a non-conventional candidate, connecting with people within the organization can help stand out amidst more conventional applicants.

In House vs. Outsourced Red Teams (Part 1)

Locks and Leaks • 19 implied HN points • 27 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Red-Teaming Consulting
  1. Different organizations may benefit from various approaches to red teaming based on their needs, budgets, and internal capabilities.
  2. There are more nuanced red teaming models than just in-house or outsourced, such as hybrid operator model, learning model, and hybrid mitigation model.
  3. Some discouraged red teaming models include relying solely on part-time teams or contingent workers due to trust, loyalty, and capability concerns.

Performance Agencies are Terrible

42 Slash • 98 implied HN points • 06 Apr 23
💼 Business Marketing Consulting Strategies
  1. Most clients find working with performance agencies a waste of time and money.
  2. Hire a performance agency when you are ready to scale and have clear product and marketing foundations.
  3. Avoid performance agencies if you need help solving fundamental business issues and focus on product-market fit instead.

Equal Ventures is Hiring Associates

Equal Ventures • 19 implied HN points • 04 Dec 23
💼 Business Venture Capital Investment Startups Consulting Banking
  1. Equal Ventures is hiring two Associates for its investment team in New York to work on industry research, investment analysis, and portfolio support
  2. Candidates with 2-4+ years of experience in consulting, equity research, private equity, or investment banking are encouraged to apply, along with those who are intellectually curious, passionate about startups, professional, self-directed, and friendly
  3. Potential applicants are required to email their LinkedIn profile, resume, and answer specific questions related to industry sectors, investment opportunities, contrarian beliefs, and personal passions, with responses expected within 2 weeks

Why I am starting a hardcore tech company in my 50s

I Am Not a Robot • 55 HN points • 26 Jul 23
💼 Business Technology Startups Entrepreneurship Venture Capital Consulting
  1. Started a tech company in 50s due to interest in AI and experience in information retrieval and coding.
  2. Focused on building stable and reliable AI systems, despite current trend of fast-paced development fueled by VC money.
  3. Plans to start as a service provider in AI to build resilient systems and eventually create a product, prioritizing problem-solving and teamwork over money.

Everything you wanted to ask about the pricing in B2B SaaS | Alex David (Corrily, Segment, Simon-Kucher)

nonamevc • 8 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
💼 Business Pricing Consulting Strategy Organization Emerging Markets
  1. Consider different stages in pricing strategy based on company revenue: early stage, growth stage, and scaling stage.
  2. Placement of pricing function within a B2B SaaS organization can vary in sales, product, or finance/operations departments.
  3. Testing pricing changes, preventing price anchoring, and understanding rational buyer behavior are crucial in B2B SaaS pricing.

The Big Tech War has started. Here is how you will win [Finance Fridays]

Technology Made Simple • 59 implied HN points • 27 Aug 22
💼 Business Tech industry Consulting Entrepreneurship Finance Startups
  1. The Big Tech companies are engaging in a war for market dominance, expanding into new areas by acquiring smaller companies and investing in new technologies.
  2. To succeed in the tech industry, you can make money as an employee, consultant, or entrepreneur, each path offering different levels of risk and potential rewards.
  3. Being an employee provides stability and a clear career path, while being a consultant allows for flexibility and higher pay, but with the risk of unstable income and no benefits.

What can 236+ years of consulting teach you about getting clients?

Harmony • 19 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
💼 Business Consulting Networking Partnerships Content creation
  1. Consultants often get their first clients through existing professional networks or referrals from colleagues or friends.
  2. Networking and establishing partnerships are common methods for consultants to acquire new clients and expand their reach.
  3. Thought leadership, content creation, and utilizing platforms are effective strategies for consultants to attract clients and showcase their expertise.

30-plus years of working from home—together

My Home Office Hacks • 22 implied HN points • 12 Mar 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Work-life balance Consulting
  1. Michael and Judy Yublosky have successfully worked from home together for over 30 years
  2. Setting up signals and communicating effectively are key to maintaining a work-life balance while working from home as a couple
  3. Recognizing each other's strengths and weaknesses and finding a formula that separates duties contributes to successful collaboration in a work-from-home setup

Government as a Service

Engineering Open Societies • 19 implied HN points • 01 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Governance Software Development Consulting Architecture
  1. Government as a Service aims to address unique challenges governments face with tailored software solutions.
  2. The product strategy focuses on aligning incentives with government partners to create mutual value and revenue streams.
  3. The technical architecture emphasizes common infrastructure, modularity, and security for efficient development and deployment.

6/36 - Crafting a Problem Statement

Product Mindset's Newsletter • 17 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23
💼 Business Problem Solving Communication Project management Consulting Innovation
  1. A problem statement is a clear explanation of an issue or challenge that needs to be changed.
  2. Defining a problem statement requires addressing the 'five w's and one h': what, why, when, where, who, and how.
  3. Crafting a problem statement is vital for projects as it sets the foundation for research and development, ensuring all team members know the problem and its importance.

What is Sundar Pichai thinking?

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 26 Mar 22
🕹 Technology AI Machine Learning Data Analysis Consulting
  1. Google invests significantly in AI and Machine Learning research to enhance their business model - focusing on data-driven ads and boosting operational efficiency.
  2. Google's AI projects often revolve around solving complex search problems, which aligns with their goal of improving search algorithms for hyper-specific advertising.
  3. By mastering core skills like math, theoretical knowledge, problem-solving, and coding, individuals can prepare themselves to tackle challenges at scale similar to what Google does.

Retire Early Using Your 401k, Finding My Brand, Visiting My City

Austin's Analects • 19 implied HN points • 28 Jul 21
💰 Finance Retirement Consulting Personal Finance
  1. Austin discusses retiring early using funds in your 401k before 59 1/2 through a Roth Conversion Ladder
  2. Exploring different offerings in the strategy consulting space, with a focus on business model transformation
  3. Austin shares insights about the vibrant food scene, live music culture, and dog-friendly environment in Austin, Texas