Focused on early stage startups (ideation to seed+), here's the most common breakdowns and advice provided reviewing pitch deck submissions.| www.focusedchaos.co
Write things down. It'll help you & your team scope the right work, discover issues before they arise and get aligned.| www.focusedchaos.co
The definition for MVP has been mangled almost beyond recognition. But I still think the concept works beautifully. (#43)| www.focusedchaos.co
Everyone has data. Now it's a question of how you use it. (#34)| www.focusedchaos.co
Don't treat developers like code monkeys. You need them much more involved than that. (#25)| www.focusedchaos.co
You can't figure out what you can't map (and then measure). Customer journey maps are the answer. (#45)| www.focusedchaos.co
The Minimum Viable Product is so misunderstood, but so important to get right.| www.focusedchaos.co
Of course not. AI should supercharge core Lean Startup principles, which remain fundamental to building successful startups.| www.focusedchaos.co
Why you? Why this? Why now? Why, why, why? (#23)| www.focusedchaos.co
Startup advisors can be extremely valuable, but you need to find the right ones and engage them in the right way. (#19)| www.focusedchaos.co
When is it time to shut down? How do you go about it? It's never easy. (#24)| www.focusedchaos.co
Send me your pitch deck and I'll provide feedback for free.| www.focusedchaos.co
A comprehensive guide to selling your startup by Adam McIsaac, including examples and case studies.| Focused Chaos
Venture studios win by driving cash on cash returns, ideally faster than typical investors.| www.focusedchaos.co
Ben Williams from PLGeek and I share a deep dive perspective on key metrics to track and why for driving Product-Led Growth. (#96)| Focused Chaos
Alistair Croll and I write a shared post on the biggest issue with product management today: giving up on growth. (#95)| www.focusedchaos.co
Instincts (including domain expertise + taste) may be the "new" moat needed to win.| www.focusedchaos.co
Sean Ellis and Ben Yoskovitz write about two key startup concepts: The One Metric That Matters and the North Star Metric.| Focused Chaos
Part 2 in a series on micro-exits and how to do them successfully. A play-by-play of how Adam McIsaac sold Robin.| www.focusedchaos.co
Everything you ever wanted to know about product roadmaps, through a survey, to learn about prioritization, stakeholder management, tools, AI and more.| www.focusedchaos.co
Why early exits can be a good thing and how to make them happen. (#90)| www.focusedchaos.co
Everyone's doing it. Or should be. AI Agents are going to change a lot. (#89)| www.focusedchaos.co
A conversation with a founder as they negotiated with a venture studio. (#88)| www.focusedchaos.co
My final company, living in the moment, inspiring founders & other ramblings... (#87)| www.focusedchaos.co
A quick review of how things are going with the Focused Chaos newsletter, including most popular posts in venture capital, venture studios, product management and startups.| Focused Chaos
What does the future hold for venture studios? Let's figure it out...| Focused Chaos
Product Management is NOT Project Management (at least not exclusively!) (#84)| Focused Chaos
Don't turn product managers into mindless feature pushers or robotic project managers.| Focused Chaos
What is it? Money? Resources? Talent? Grit? Perseverance? Domain Expertise? Nope.| www.focusedchaos.co
Introducing the Lean Analytics Cycle, a way to experiment successfully. (#78)| www.focusedchaos.co
Product managers need to speak multiple languages: Design, Dev, User, Boss Talk and more to be successful. (#75)| www.focusedchaos.co
Entrepreneurship drives job & wealth creation. Small businesses fuel massive parts of the economy. We need more people starting more businesses. (#72)| www.focusedchaos.co
Introducing the Venture Studio Checklist, a comprehensive guide to design, build & launch your own venture studio.| www.focusedchaos.co
A deep dive on what venture studios look for in founders. (#49)| www.focusedchaos.co
How do venture studios build sustainable business models? (#46)| www.focusedchaos.co
"And then one day you find, ten years have got behind you..." - Pink Floyd (#37)| www.focusedchaos.co