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How to Set Up Your Startup for Success: A Checklist for Tech Founders

In tech startups, we often begin with a strong foundation: a clear vision, a product that solves a real problem, and a technological edge. Such companies typically have strong R&D capabilities and a small, uncomplicated organizational structure, allowing for rapid changes and optimization. However, these companies also face characteristic challenges in the early stages of development. These challenges can be managed effectively—if we know where to start.

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Matching Talents to Roles: A Key to manage Team energy in Startups

Burnout isn’t always about workload. Sometimes, it’s about the wrong workload. One of the less-discussed but critical causes of burnout in startups — and even in larger organizations — lies in how we assign people to roles. Startups often demand versatility and a “can-do” attitude. But when individuals are placed in roles that don’t align with their natural talents and abilities, it creates a subtle yet damaging drain on their energy and motivation.
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The Cheat Sheet for Pre-Seed Startup Founders

Launching a startup is an exciting journey, but it comes with its set of challenges and critical decisions. To help you stay on track and prioritize what truly matters, I have crafted a concise cheat sheet. This checklist is designed to direct your attention to the essential aspects that will drive your company’s growth.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Teamwork

Teamwork is the cornerstone of any successful organization. When executed correctly, it can lead to higher productivity, innovation, and employee retention. However, ineffective teamwork can derail projects and create a toxic environment. This post delves into the do’s and don’ts of teamwork, emphasizing the necessary skills, processes, attitudes, and the toxic behaviors that can undermine it.

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Navigating Business in startups: the Role of People and Competencies

In the dynamic landscape of startups, where change is constant and resources are limited, the success of a company relies on more than just a groundbreaking idea or cutting-edge technology. The real driving force behind sustainable growth lies in the assembly of a team equipped with the right competencies. As we dig deeper into the importance of competencies in scaling a business, it’s essential to recognize the central role they play in achieving growth.

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Building a business model of a sound healing application. Interview with the Wevoice.ai team.

The importance of mental wellbeing is being raised more and more often, but people still don’t know how to manage their feelings and transform them without bottling them up all the time. Today I talk to the founders of Wevoice.ai –  a sound healing and AI-based application helping us to manage stress and anxiety. They share with me their story of how they developed and commercialized their application, working at the intersection of psychology, science, technology and business.

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The power of organised and measurable approach in managing a startup’s growth

In our last interview with Magdalena Przelaskowska and Zofia Kłudka we discussed how a clear mission statement and well defined business model can help startups’ founders restore the direction when their business starts to grow and they are literally flooded with tons of decisions at the same time. Good strategy is one, but not the only prerequisite to straighten things up. Another important thing is a perfect work organisation.

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