What people misunderstand about the Figma-Adobe deal

Continuous Improvement

The standard approach to self-improvement is to set a big goal and achieve it as quickly as possible. But this strategy often leads to failure and burnout. An alternative option is to focus on continuous improvement, which is about small changes every day that add up to something significant over time. Here's how you can implement the power of tiny gains in your life.  

The Core of B2B Strategy

This past week, Shreyas Doshi tweeted about the ten questions that live at the heart of every good B2B strategy. I don't think enough startups ask these two questions on the list: "Why now?" and "What is not our focus?" If you can develop clear and cohesive responses to all ten questions, you're on your way to building a solid foundation for your B2B company. 

Can Software Simplify the Supply Chain?

Ryan Petersen is the Founder and CEO of Flexport, which builds software that integrates all the different shipping vendor systems you might run into—domestic or international. Given how chaotic the supply chain has been since the pandemic began, I thought this interview with Petersen was interesting. One of the most thought-provoking parts of the conversation is him explaining why he's choosing to replace himself in the CEO role. 

What People Misunderstand About the Figma-Adobe Deal

Earlier this month, Adobe acquired Figma for a $20 billion price tag. Karri Saarinen posted a thought-provoking tweetstorm about the deal, saying most critics miss the point because they don't understand the design market or tools. This whole thread is worth reading, but here's a quick summary: Adobe missed one of the most significant transformations in the design industry and has started losing product designers over the past decade. Spending $20 billion on Figma is their ticket back in the game. 

Hire People Who Disagree With You

The consensus about Steve Jobs is that he was a product genius who ruled with an iron fist. But it's likely not a comprehensive view of who he was as a leader. This is an interesting thread about how he resolved conflict, hired, and avoided playing the CEO card. Jobs knew that one of the most important things he could do as a founder was hire exceptional people who were willing to disagree with him. 

How To Run an Event That Doesn't Suck

I've been to plenty of events that felt haphazard, ran late, and didn't meet their promises to attendees. If you organize events, this is a helpful guide on how to organize them, so they are memorable. It covers everything from creating an engaging opening monologue, building a thoughtful agenda, integrating guest speakers, and keeping good timing. This one is worth bookmarking. 

This Will Change Your Marketing Strategy

When people make purchases—especially high-end products and services—they often look for something more from the purchase than the pure utility of the product or service itself. Understanding what your customers want beyond the obvious will help you figure out how to price, market, and sell effectively. Ask these four questions to understand what motivates people to buy what you're selling. 

How Notion Grows

Notion has become a multi-billion dollar company and a runaway success story in the tech world. Most people don't know that the company nearly died in 2015. You'll enjoy this story about how the Notion team made an epic comeback using a horizontal growth strategy and the power of community.