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5 Lessons From Two IPOs

What I learned from the billionaire founder of Figure & SoFi

Michael Houck

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3 Reasons You Can't Find Your ICP

A little startup puzzle with three solutions

Michael Houck

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Startup Ideas Are Like Waves

And why founders should never have a scarcity mindset

Michael Houck

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The Hottest Market In Startups?

How HireHarbour is carving out marketshare despite competition

Michael Houck

GrowthGrowth

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Don't Fall Behind On GEO

And why I'm launching a GEO service for startups

Michael Houck

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Are IPOs Broken?

Figma's big day left billions on the table

Michael Houck

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Astronomer's Response is a Masterclass

Here's how they truly nailed crisis PR and changed the conversation

Michael Houck

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Saying No to $3 Billion

And why a16z is saying goodbye to Delaware

Michael Houck

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The Billionaire Founder Who Sacrificed Everything

He's given up his first company, his home country, and more

Michael Houck

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Remember, You're Building the Future

And I'm hosting a live workshop this month!

Michael Houck

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How a Broke Swedish Kid Built a Fintech Empire

The story of Klarna's rise, fall, and rise again as it preps for an IPO

Michael Houck

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The New VC Model

How founders are driving the biggest shift in VC in 15 years

Michael Houck