It Will Never End - 6.23
Wrote a new article on Vertically Integrated SaaS, and how/why it's the future.
What a time to be BUILDING.
Quick read - check it out :)
Top Tweet:
Killer article on PMF @Unusual_VC
— Chris Keith (@itschriskeith) June 8, 2023
The graphic below is so crucial
Most software cos do not get past the chasm
IF you expect rapid growth prior to your product getting past the chasm, you are doomed
It's that simple pic.twitter.com/4tN6zmyeWr
Top Read
The Secret Tesla Motors Master Plan (just between you and me)
Elon's post in 2006 about exactly how Tesla would Go To Market.
- Build sports car
- Use that money to build an affordable car
- Use that money to build an even more affordable car
- While doing the above, also provide zero emission electric power generation options
Lessons = keep it simple & execution is everything
Top Listen
Charlie Songhurst - Lessons from Investing in 483 Companies
Charlie is one of the most articulate and dialed-in angels I've ever listened to. This interview is full of analogies that are gold.
67 minutes well spent.
New Writing:
Helping Friends
This month, meet Caleb Spaulding, an old friend from college days.
Caleb has done a bunch of cool shit (like travel around the world with the Hudson Horns), but giving a specific shout for his leadership-building experiences that use drumming to help people and teams connect to their inner rhythm in order to crack open new levels of creativity, communication, and effectiveness in their lives and in the workplace.
He's worked with everyone from Hinge to Google. Lmk if you want an intro!
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Till next time,
ck
@itschriskeith always best for real-time updates :)
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