The hottest Entrepreneurship Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
Category
Top Business Topics

Choose a bad name for your next project

Nerology • 1 HN point • 07 Jun 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship
  1. Choosing a bad name for your project can help you focus on creating a good name later. A mediocre name might stick and be harder to change.
  2. Temporary names can create space for more creative and meaningful final names. This approach has been taken in music and climbing.
  3. A bad name can be helpful, but it's important to consider your audience and goals. Famous people might not follow these naming rules because they have built-in attention.

Introducing Substack Creator Studio, a fellowship for the next wave of video stars

Substack • 1 HN point • 07 May 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship
  1. Substack Creator Studio offers a fellowship for video creators to develop their channels and build communities on Substack. It's a chance for creators to connect closely with their audience and earn money through subscriptions.
  2. The Substack model is seen as a stable alternative for creators who struggle with changing social media algorithms and uncertain ad revenue. It allows them to have ownership of their content and a more reliable income.
  3. Substack is expanding its features to support various creators, helping them grow their audience and improve their work experience. This includes better tools for video, audio, and direct engagement with subscribers.

Discover the Hidden Insights: Are Product Engagement Metrics Indicator of Supercharged Growth?

Build Startup In Public • 1 HN point • 30 Apr 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship
  1. Product engagement metrics like daily and monthly active users help show how much people enjoy using the product. Higher engagement often leads to more users spreading the word about the product.
  2. Engaged users can become strong advocates for your product, which can help it grow faster. They share their experiences and bring in new users, making the product more viral.
  3. Focusing too heavily on DAUs and MAUs can be misleading. It's important to understand what really reflects user value, as this can vary based on the product and its stage of development.
Get a weekly roundup of the best Substack posts, by hacker news affinity:

Does Adding Friction in the Product Usage Makes Your Product More Sticky ?

Build Startup In Public • 1 HN point • 22 Apr 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship
  1. The IKEA effect shows that people value things more if they put effort into creating or assembling them. This means users may like a product more if they feel involved in the process.
  2. Founders might struggle to judge their products because they are too close to them. It's important for them to think like customers and ask if they would use their own product.
  3. To make a product more 'sticky', it's smart to let users invest time or effort later in their journey. When users see their input leads to personalization, they are more likely to stay engaged.

Why, as a Founder, Positioning should be Your Key Strength ?

Build Startup In Public • 1 HN point • 17 Apr 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship
  1. Positioning is important because it helps customers understand the value of your product clearly. You want to explain how your product solves their specific problems.
  2. There are two main ways to position your product: by comparing it to competitors or by showing how it’s better than everyday alternatives customers already use. Know your audience and what they actually need.
  3. Simplicity is key in communication. Avoid using complicated language or talking about future features that aren't available yet, as this can confuse customers and make them hesitant.

Neil Woodford launches an expensive new website

Fund Marketer • 1 implied HN point • 24 Apr 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship
  1. Neil Woodford has launched a new website that looks more professional than a simple blog. It's designed to provide economic insights and commentary.
  2. Creating consistent, high-quality content takes time and money. Maintaining this effort over time can be challenging for individuals or companies.
  3. There are different ways to succeed in content creation. Woodford might need to bring in help to keep up with the demands of running this new venture.

What you need to know about VC world as a founder

Build Startup In Public • 1 HN point • 13 Apr 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship
  1. There are different types of money that VCs use, and understanding them is important for founders. This knowledge can help you decide how to plan your funding.
  2. Convertible notes are a common way for startups to raise money and later convert that debt into equity. It’s essential to grasp how this affects your ownership.
  3. Valuation is a key aspect of raising funds. It's vital to keep your employees' expectations in mind, as they will look at the company's valuation as a sign of progress.

How to design a one-person business around yourself

The Ask Newsletter — by Ellen Donnelly • 2 implied HN points • 05 May 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship
  1. Design your one-person business around your unique contribution, creating your dream career and life.
  2. Focus on positioning your business, designing unique offers, and standing out from the crowd to attract clients.
  3. Choose marketing activities that align with your strengths and interests for long-term success in your one-person business.

Stacey Matlen and the Partnership for New York City.

Exasperated Infrastructures • 2 implied HN points • 04 Mar 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship
  1. Decrying businesses solely for seeking profit is short-sighted; it's possible for companies to make money while benefitting society.
  2. Building short-term solutions without clear problems and wasting public funds is not a sustainable practice.
  3. Collaboration between private businesses and public agencies, like the Partnership for New York City, can yield significant benefits for everyone involved.

Why raising 1M$ isn't all that

Trying Truly • 1 HN point • 19 Feb 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship
  1. Raising $1M may seem exciting, but it's important to realize the true value beyond just the capital.
  2. Consider the experience gained from building a company before returning to pursue bigger goals.
  3. Success isn't just about the money; it's about the meaningful work, growth, and time spent together as a team.

Developer-Led Low Latency Systems

Tyler’s Musings • 1 HN point • 15 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Entrepreneurship
  1. Tyler Jewell is now the CEO of Lightbend, focusing on building and securing low latency systems for various renowned companies.
  2. He has a strong background in product management, running successful DevOps companies, and making impactful investments in the developer-led landscape.
  3. Through Lightbend and his expertise, Tyler continues to support and advise startups like AppMap, Archipelo, CUE Labs, Oxeye Security, TheLoops, and Zingly.

Getting Off the VC Train

Venture Reflections • 1 HN point • 15 Dec 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship
  1. For many founders, 'getting off the train' means no longer relying on future venture capital rounds for success.
  2. Due to recent volatility in fundraising markets, founders are hesitant about staying in the VC ecosystem.
  3. Founders wanting to get off the VC train often do so due to mismatched business models, fear of uncertain funding future, or a desire to control their company's destiny.

Into the print world

Mehdeeka • 1 implied HN point • 19 Oct 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship
  1. Print marketing can still be effective for tech companies like B2B SaaS, even though it's not commonly used.
  2. Using print ads may require different skills and processes compared to online advertising, such as understanding specifications and costs.
  3. Traditional marketing channels like print can yield positive ROI, but they may be harder to measure quantitatively compared to online platforms.

Problems at Airbnb (ABNB)

The Bear Cave • 1 HN point • 06 Apr 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship
  1. Airbnb is facing challenges from professional hosts who are building their own platforms and offering deals outside of Airbnb.
  2. Sentiment against Airbnb has shifted negatively on social media due to various horror stories and scandals.
  3. Professionally managed properties in the short-term rental market are gaining traction, offering better advantages and revenue than individual hosts.

Change Please

Good Business, Better World • 1 HN point • 30 Mar 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship
  1. Change Please trains people facing homelessness to become baristas and offers support with housing and health services.
  2. The company was inspired by a Banksy art piece featuring a homeless person with a cup of coffee and a sign that read 'Keep your coins, I want change'.
  3. Change Please generates revenue by selling coffee and uses the profits to provide support to people facing homelessness through training and services.

Solugen

The Century of Biology • 1 HN point • 19 Mar 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship
  1. Biology is essential for solving problems in the physical world that software cannot address.
  2. Solugen aims to revolutionize the petrochemical industry by utilizing biology for sustainable chemical production.
  3. Solugen's success lies in deep integration of lab and production, customer focus, and commitment to operational details.

Who Becomes an Entrepreneur?

The Generalist • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship
  1. Entrepreneurs can be made, not just born, especially when undervalued by their current employers
  2. Entrepreneurs tend to be well-rounded generalists with various skills and experiences
  3. Entrepreneurs may have higher rates of mental health issues and often face childhood adversity

An Update from The Takeoff

The Takeoff • 0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Entrepreneurship
  1. The team at The Takeoff has graduated and started working in various roles.
  2. They will be launching conversations with product leaders from innovative companies.
  3. The goal is to help people learn about product management and running large product organizations.

Moving from Big Tech -> Startup

Product Principles Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship
  1. Talented professionals are migrating from big tech to startups with different expectations and work environments.
  2. Startups are focusing more on unit economics and fundraising standards, leading to funding and valuation corrections.
  3. Product managers at early stage startups will experience a shift from big budgets and tools to a focus on distribution and creating features for existing users.