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Deep DivesDeep Dives
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Who Should be the CEO?
Dec 07, 2024

Who Should be the CEO?

I've created the LEAD framework to help you decide

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
Founder PsychologyFounder Psychology
+5+5
Should Founders Follow Trends?
Nov 23, 2024

Should Founders Follow Trends?

A framework with 5 categories

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
Deep DivesDeep Dives
+2+2
Pros & Cons of Transparency
Feb 03, 2024

Pros & Cons of Transparency

And my own experience dealing with employee leaks

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
GrowthGrowth
+2+2
The 7 Pillars of Customer-Led Growth
Dec 09, 2023

The 7 Pillars of Customer-Led Growth

Why the founder of PartnerHero says to build In-N-Out, not McDonald's

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
Deep DivesDeep Dives
+2+2
6 Signs You Should Fire Someone
Oct 21, 2023

6 Signs You Should Fire Someone

You're probably waiting too long to fire someone

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
GrowthGrowth
+2+2
How Startups Create Hype (My 5-Step Playbook)
Jun 11, 2023

How Startups Create Hype (My 5-Step Playbook)

Use this to build a brand people love and grow fast

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
GrowthGrowth
+2+2
How Startups Generate Hype (My 5-Step Playbook)
Jun 10, 2023

How Startups Generate Hype (My 5-Step Playbook)

Use this to build a brand people love and grow fast

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
GrowthGrowth
+2+2
PMF Score vs. NPS
May 27, 2023

PMF Score vs. NPS

An uncommon way to use both together

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
Deep DivesDeep Dives
+2+2
How Much Equity Should Founders Give To Early Employees?
Apr 29, 2023

How Much Equity Should Founders Give To Early Employees?

And how to negotiate equity with candidates

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
Deep DivesDeep Dives
+2+2
How to Make Sure Your Startup Survives 2023
Feb 11, 2023

How to Make Sure Your Startup Survives 2023

Fundraising markets may get worse before they get better

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
Deep DivesDeep Dives
+2+2
10 Metrics to Align Your Team to Shared Goals
Dec 10, 2022

10 Metrics to Align Your Team to Shared Goals

Use these as your north stars

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
Deep DivesDeep Dives
+2+2
The 13 Must-Haves for Raising from VCs
Nov 26, 2022

The 13 Must-Haves for Raising from VCs

What raising from a16z taught me

Michael Houck
Michael Houck
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