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Joining the next unicorn

Question: How to network and get to know startups that are amazing (<100 ppl, Series A/B, product/market fit, pre hypergrowth with good culture) I’ve...
Moses Lo
8 min read

Learnings from YC Growth

Throughout the past month at YCG, the thread that seem to bound some of the best performing companies was what the founders had learnt...
Moses Lo
6 min read

Decision making speed

Context We had 15 minutes with Rob Chandra before class and Bianca posed a simple question.  As we grow, we specialise what makes sense. ...
Moses Lo
2 min read

Skyhook wireless lessons

Note the above is from class with Toby Stuart and Rob Chandra at Berkeley.  The wisdom is theirs so thank them if you bump...
Moses Lo
3 min read

Assessing for culture

Probably useful to start with defining what our culture is.  Then let’s talk about how we assess for it. There’s a few ways to...
Moses Lo
5 min read

1-on-1s

Purpose We use 1-on-1s as our way of seeing how well we’re working together.  It is constructed as a regular way for passing feedback...
Moses Lo
2 min read

Fleeing the McKinsey trap [or insert brand name firm]

Keep personal burn rate low Take risks when you’re poor Justin Kan I have a friend who dreamed of starting something whilst still at...
Moses Lo
4 min read

Proud to call Australia home

Today is Australia Day.  I am lucky to be able to call myself Australian.  The Aussie government asked me to be featured in a...
Moses Lo
8 min read

Checkins

I want to set the context for checkins and how to use them.  We’ve found these are the most effective ways to pass on...
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1 min read

Tips for new employees

This is a mix of part expectations and tips for what success looks like when you first start What we’ll look for 1. Acquire...
Moses Lo
3 min read