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Creating a Lasting Startup with Chris Wanstrath, GitHub Nov 13, 2011

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In this interview, Chris Wanstrath reveals why he is focused on creating a great working environment and why founders need to let go when growing a startup. He also explains how he hires, fires and what makes a great product.

Hiring and Building Value with Hiten Shah, Kissmetrics Nov 07, 2011

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In this interview, Hiten Shah shares how he built a technical product without being a developer. He shares why open communication and setting milestones are essential. Finally, Hiten reveals why customer development and finding the value is a prerequisite.

Designing Simple Interfaces with Oliver Reichenstein, iA Nov 05, 2011

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In this interview, Oliver Reichenstein explains the importance of keeping interfaces simple and why current websites are complicated. He outlines the pitfalls of research and why it's a good starting point to understand user expectations.

Drafting your Startup Designs with Ryan Freitas, About.me Nov 04, 2011

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In this interview, Ryan Freitas reveals how to conceptualize and draft your startup idea on paper. He explains why it's crucial to design with elegance and what you can do to improve your design sensibility.

How to get a Mentor with David Cohen, TechStars Oct 17, 2011

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In this interview, David Cohen explains how founders can get a mentor for their startup and why mentors play a role in building credibility. He also gives advice for being a good mentee and how to identify great mentors.

Pitching your Startup with Om Malik, GigaOM Oct 16, 2011

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In this interview, Om Malik reveals where most founders go wrong when pitching their startup to publications and what he looks for in startup founders. He also shares what he has learnt from founding GigaOM.

Why Startups Succeed with Max Marmer, Startup Genome Oct 15, 2011

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In this interview, Max Marmer explains why the successful startups pivot at least once and why different markets and products require different types of founders. He also outlines why premature scaling and monetizing too early is a path to startup failure.

Lessons from the Rich with Philip Beresford, Sunday Times Oct 07, 2011

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In this interview, Philip Beresford shares what he has learnt from studying the rich. He also explains why few billionaires are created in the UK and why the UK desperately needs to create global businesses.

How to Create More Creators with Seth Godin, Author Sep 23, 2011

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In this interview, Seth Godin explains how to build your tribe, become a master at your craft, and why having guts ensures success. He also reveals why people are afraid and why the fearful voice in your head serves as valuable source of direction.

Why Copy is Design with Jason Fried, Basecamp Sep 12, 2011

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In this interview, Jason Fried reveals why good copywriting needs to be a startups first priority. He explains how to craft effective headlines and why building an audience through writing is a good way to grow a business. Jason also shares how 37signals test their designs.

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