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    2. The Big List: The Best and Worst Startup Stuff In 2011

      Explore On Startups by Dharmesh Shah (Jan 2 2012)

      The Big List: The Best and Worst Startup Stuff In 2011 ...cker and a hustler onboard, but not all of them have (although everyone needs) some serious design. Dave McClure gives UI, UX, and beautiful design its proper due, but having not just great mentors, but trained s... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Joel Spolsky   Jason Calacanis   Mark Suster

    3. Startup Secret No. 6: Live the shirt

      Explore Technology News (Dec 13 2011)

      Startup Secret No. 6: Live the shirt "Believe in your fucking self" --Dave McClure's T-Shirt 500 Startups founder Dave McClure is a quote machine. He swears a lot (very entertaining) and his slide decks are filled with aphoris... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Nielsen   Dave McClure   Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    4. Board Members Vs. Founders - What's the Right Mix?

      Explore Blog (Dec 6 2011) Funding , Marketing

      ...rder. When you get to five members, it is more difficult to come to a consensus." Angel investor Dave McClure said that founders should keep control of startups for as long as possible and carefully select boa... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Guy Kawasaki   Dave McClure   Toronto

    5. Lead, Follow or Get the Fuck Out of the Way

      Explore bothsidesofthetable.com (Oct 22 2011)

      Lead, Follow or Get the Fuck Out of the Way Today’s post courtesy of the Dave McClure school of vocabulary. About a month ago I was meeting with a seasoned entrepreneur. After 10 minute... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Marc Benioff   Mark Suster   Dave McClure

    6. The Lean Startup Methodology – with Eric Ries

      Explore mixergy.com (Oct 6 2011) Marketing

      The Lean Startup Methodology – with Eric Ries ... of this company. The acronym that you have trouble remember is the key to have a good acronym. And Dave McClure has this really famous presentation called, ‘Start up metrics for pirates’, that’s because the acro... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Imvu   Fred Wilson   Lotus

    7. Dear Friend: Sorry. My heart says yes, but my schedule says no.

      Explore On Startups by Dharmesh Shah (Jul 21 2011)

      Dear Friend: Sorry. My heart says yes, but my schedule says no. ...ster, @sivers, @jasonfried (and many more…) Finally, I want to close with a hat-tip to folks like Dave McClure, Chris Brogan, Andrew Warner and others that work so freakin' hard and despite their celebrity stat... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   StackExchange   Joel Spolsky   India

    8. Simple is Marketable

      Explore Andrew Chen (@andrew_chen) (Jul 8 2011) Marketing

      Simple is Marketable ...e tasteful tools that lead to less visual clutter and provide an even greater metrics benefit. Even Dave McClure! Like this post? If you liked this post, please subscribe or follow me on Twitter. You can also fin... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Palm   Dave McClure   Facebook

    9. Primer On Funding Trends for Early-Stage Startups

      Explore Startup Professionals Musings (May 1 2011) Funding

      Primer On Funding Trends for Early-Stage Startups ... In any case, it’s time to look again at the options you really have. Recently I heard a talk by Dave McClure, a long-time angel investor, who also proclaims to be one of the “new breed” of venture capitalists... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Eric Ries   Dave McClure   Marty Zwilling

    10. Launching Tech Ventures: Part IV, Readings

      Explore Platforms and Networks (Apr 10 2011)

      ....Startup metrics discussed in this MUST READ presentation by serial entrepreneur and angel investor Dave McClure, in which he describes his "AARRR" framework: acquisition, activation, retention, referral, revenue... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Jessica Livingston   John Mullins   London Business School

    11. Flowtown: How It Failed Then Succeeded At Creating A Product Customers Love – with Dan Martell

      Explore mixergy.com (Oct 25 2010) Marketing

      Flowtown: How It Failed Then Succeeded At Creating A Product Customers Love – with Dan Martell ...y? You’ve already talked to Sean Ellis, which I’d say he’s great on the marketing stuff. Eric Reis, Dave McClure — you haven’t had Dave yet, have you? Andrew: Dave keeps saying, “I’ll do the interview.” But I can... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Sean Ellis   Eric Reis   San Francisco

    12. “Unjargoning” The Investment Process – with Fred Destin

      Explore mixergy.com (Oct 6 2010)

      “Unjargoning” The Investment Process – with Fred Destin ...tely, ruthlessly realistic about how well it’s working for you. What you might end up doing is what Dave McClure has termed as “problem companies.” What problem are you solving? Can I measure the problem? Can I p... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Symantec   Boston   London

    13. Why You’re Going to Hire the Wrong Designer

      Explore Tony Wright’s Startup Front (Sep 14 2010)

      Why You’re Going to Hire the Wrong Designer ...s”. It wouldn’t be the path I’d choose, though!). Good Design = Measurably Gets the Job Done (note: Dave McClure is putting on the WarmGun Conference on October 8th that’s centered around conversion-centric desig... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Australia   San Francisco   Apple

    14. While VCs & Angels debate, focus on first principles

      Explore VentureFizz (Sep 8 2010) Funding

      ...o have the time and want to wade in, these posts/comments from Fred Wilson, Brad Feld, Eric Paley, Dave McClure and David Hornik (via TechCrunch) will give you the overview. Given that 90% of all potential inv... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Fred Wilson   David Hornik   Brad Feld

    15. How Wild Apricot Became A Hit Only After Its Founder Left Himself No Other Option – with Dmitry Buterin

      Explore mixergy.com (Aug 17 2010) Marketing

      How Wild Apricot Became A Hit Only After Its Founder Left Himself No Other Option – with Dmitry Buterin ...ips via Mixergy, home of the ambitious upstart! Before we start, look at this article about how Dave McClure raised $30 million to invest in startups. What’s the first thing that he did afterwards? According ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Nebraska   Jason Fried   Microsoft

    16. What happened to AltaVista and Yahoo? From innovator to imitator to forgotten

      Explore VentureFizz (Aug 12 2010)

      ...l kill you. Mediocre hires will kill you slowly...and more painfully. Read Paul Graham, Brad Feld, Dave McClure, Mark Suster, Techmeme, and others for great insights every day. Good luck!! Don Dodge is a Deve... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Lycos   AOL   DEC

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