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Hard Truths, Post-Exit, and Other Lessons
A newsletter for founders & friends
Gale Wilkinson
June 16, 2023
Hey 👋
Welcome to the 72nd edition of Re:VITALIZE, a newsletter with tactics, strategies, and stories on building companies plus our favorite future of work reads, going out to 3,400+ people each week. Forward to a friend who may want to subscribe!
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🥇 Hard Truths About Being A Founder
The most common question I get is
“What is it really like to run a startup?”
Sorry... it's not all Money, Fame & Freedom. It f*cking hard work! Just ask any real founder.
As a CEO, my role is to manage ↑↓.
Here's the harsh truth nobody talks about:
— Lauren Joseph | Lucrative Skills (@ApprovedSide)
12:13 PM • Jun 15, 2023
🥈 Advice For Startups Post-Exit
Yesterday, 10(!) years ago, Waze was acquired by Google. So much of startup life is oriented around the 'exit' - but what about the after? I wish someone would have told me what I know now. 🧵
— Jules Mossler (@julie_mo)
6:32 PM • Jun 14, 2023
🥉 $3B Lessons On Product-led Growth & Marketing
From $200k to $1.4B in net worth
This guy built a $3B company by helping people schedule meetings.
Today, the company makes $100M+ with ~400 employees and is growing at 50% every year.
Here's the story🧵
— Tibo (@tibo_maker)
12:49 PM • Jun 13, 2023
Founder Resources
Crowdsourced: how non-technical founders should vet a potential CTO
Mistakes to avoid when building in SaaS
What investors are looking for in June 2023
Why your startup shouldn't lead with being an AI company
Future of Work Reads
Why hybrid return-to-office mandates aren't as flexible as they seem (BBC)
The AI Hype Cycle Is Distracting Companies (HBR)
Employee Engagement Is A Big Problem: Freelancing Is Part Of The Solution (Forbes)
Gen Z and millennial workers feel confused, irritated, and left out by endless 'workplace jargon' in the office, LinkedIn research shows (MSN)
How return-to-office battles and remote work are making America’s burnout problem worse (CNBC)
The World of VITALIZE
VITALIZE portfolio company MarginEdge was recognized by DCA Live for being one of the Washington region’s fastest-growing and most exciting companies
Genomenon, a VITALIZE portfolio company, will be holding a virtual User Group webinar with Mastermind GSE experts. Register here
VITALIZE portfolio company WeeCare was featured on USA Today
CloudEagle, a VITALIZE portfolio company, is now partnering with Zendesk
VITALIZE portfolio company Going Public is now casting public companies & founders for future seasons. Apply here
Open jobs at VITALIZE portfolio companies
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