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When being an “expert” is harmful

October 13, 2011 | Jason Cohen

In a recent Capital Factory all-hands discussion, one of the founders started a question with a well-worn preamble:

“I talked to a bunch of …

 

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Startup Weekend pep talk: It ain’t the code

August 16, 2011 | Jason Cohen

This is a rough transcript of a talk I delivered recently at the start of Startup Weekend in Austin. Startup Weekend is a friendly…

 

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On the (un?)importance of design

June 20, 2011 | Jason Cohen

We recently underwent a Cinderella-like transformation: A total redesign of the WP Engine website from despicable steaming pile of hideousness to a designed, thematic — dare I…

 

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Startup Exercise: What can’t be solved with money?

April 5, 2011 | Jason Cohen

Some problems in business can be solved with money; many cannot. When you’re pitching to an investor, one of the best things you can…

 

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A Tradeshow Checklist, Born of Experience

May 31, 2010 | Jason Cohen

Guest post by Jason Cohen. Eric Sink says that tradeshows are like sex: When it’s good it’s really really good, but when it’s bad……

 

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Put down the compiler until you learn why they’re not buying

February 22, 2010 | Jason Cohen

I’m involved with several little companies right now. They all have the same problem, and they’re all avoiding the clearest, fastest path to fixing…

 

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Hiring Employee #1

January 25, 2010 | Jason Cohen

It’s a big decision to make your first hire, because what you’re really deciding is whether you want to keep a lifestyle business or…

 

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How to get customers who love
you even when you screw up

January 18, 2010 | Jason Cohen

This is Part Five of a five-part series: Joy of Honesty in Business.… During the first year of Smart Bear’s existence, my software

 

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Differentiate yourself through honesty

January 4, 2010 | Jason Cohen

This is Part Three of a five-part series: Joy of Honesty in Business Dishonesty is so rampant we can hardly be bothered to take…

 

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Starting up while employed: Admit it

December 28, 2009 | Jason Cohen

This is Part Two of a five-part series: Joy of Honesty in Business. It’s always been popular to work on new projects while still…

 
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