Once you have a product launched, you will the face the joys – and the despair – of Read More
The principles of product-development flow
If you’ve ever wondered why agile or lean development techniques work, The Principles of Product Development Flow: Second Read More
In a lean startup, instead of being organized around traditional functional departments, we use a cross-functional problem team Read More
Why continuous deployment?
Of all the tactics I have advocated as part of the lean startup, none has provoked as many Read More
Most of us are swimming in a sea of data about our products, companies, and teams. Too much Read More
Some people, when they start to realize the power of using data to inform their decisions, become obsessed Read More
Fear is an emotion that slows teams down. It makes us more cautious. It makes us over-invest in Read More
Cash on hand is just one important variable in a startup’s life, but it’s not necessarily the most Read More
The metrics and levers of engagement
I’ll be presenting a talk at the Facebook Developer Garage SF Wednesday evening. You can learn more about Read More
Here’s a common question I get from startups, especially in the early stages: when should we launch? My Read More
Every startup should have a culture of learning. That’s easy to write, and I forgive anyone out there Read More
Of course, what I really mean is: let them teach themselves. I’ll explain in a moment. After volunteering Read More
Jeremy Liew has a great piece in the WSJ about the central mystery of businesses that make money Read More
We spend a lot of time planning. We even make contingency plans for what to do if the Read More
I’m excited to see so much attention being paid to freemium businesses lately. These are companies that generate Read More