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What Freelancers Go Through Employees Have No Idea Of
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21 May, 2022

What Freelancers Go Through Employees Have No Idea Of

While it might seem to be about worker's classification, it's not. Freelancers' dreams, fears, motivations, and "hustles" are like a deal negotiated behind closed doors. This deal comes in different shades of gray and different colors of the rainbow.

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Everyone's Obsessed with

Everyone's Obsessed with "Product-Market Fit" and "Growth Hacking" — But Desperation Still Drives Innovation

Startups obsess over product-market fit and growth hacking, yet history shows that true innovation comes from desperation and grit. Learn how to balance strategy with creativity for lasting success

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AI Magic: Why It’s a Force Multiplier Not a Force Field

AI Magic: Why It’s a Force Multiplier Not a Force Field

AI amplifies the skills and knowledge that drive real results but without technical understanding, even the best prompts fall short. Here's why AI is a force multiplier not a force field.

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How Scrappy Is Too Scrappy? Finding the Balance for Startup Success

How Scrappy Is Too Scrappy? Finding the Balance for Startup Success

Discover where to draw the line between resourcefulness and recklessness in your startup. Learn how to balance scrappiness with sustainability for long-term success.

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Skip the Intro? Why Your Fintech's Product First Impression Can Make or Break It

Skip the Intro? Why Your Fintech's Product First Impression Can Make or Break It

Discover how fintech startups and SaaS products can improve onboarding by balancing compliance with a user-first experience. Learn how to design value-first flows that increase activation and reduce drop-off.

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Why Long-Term Strategic Thinking Is the Ultimate Human Advantage in the Age of AI

Why Long-Term Strategic Thinking Is the Ultimate Human Advantage in the Age of AI

AI is fast, but humans win at complex, long-term thinking. Discover why strategic thinking is your ultimate edge in the age of AI and how to develop it.

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The Vibe Coding Mirage: Why Builders Are Going Back to Hiring Developers And No-Code Platforms Again

The Vibe Coding Mirage: Why Builders Are Going Back to Hiring Developers And No-Code Platforms Again

Tried vibe coding tools like Lovable or Bolt and got burned? Discover why founders are ditching flashy platforms for reliable no-code tools and hiring developers to build stable, scalable MVPs that work.

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