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Welcome to issue 614 of Founder Weekly. Let's get straight to the links this week.

General

Big TAM Founders, Small TAM Startups
This post explores a counterintuitive approach to startup success, suggesting that founders with extensive Total Addressable Market (TAM) experience may increase their chances of success by intentionally working on smaller TAM startups. It emphasizes the concept of "TAM delta," where aligning the founder's TAM with the startup's TAM can enhance control and reduce market risk, using examples like newsletters and niche B2B SaaS startups.

Billion dollar failures, and billion dollar success
Tom Conrad, CEO of Zero and board member at Sonos, shares insights from successes at Apple, Pandora, and Snap, as well as lessons learned from failures at Pets.com and Quibi. The conversation covers advice on career choices, understanding the math formula of a business, avoiding burnout, and Tom's perspective on not everyone needing to be a founder.

How to be a good manager at a startup (9 principles)
The management advice you read online does not apply to startups. These are the things to remember to be a good manager at a startup.

Marketing, Sales and PR

Deconstructing & Mapping B2B SaaS Business Models
Freemium vs. Free Trial vs. Enterprise: how they monetize, acquire customers & activate/engage users.

B2B Marketing in 2024
8 Trends That Are Changing the Game and What They Mean for Your Business.

Money and Finance

The state of SaaS venture capital
The article provides insights into the current landscape of SaaS venture capital, offering perspectives on funding trends, market dynamics, and the impact of macroeconomic factors on the sector. It delves into key observations and predictions, providing an overview of the state of SaaS venture capital.

Understanding Pre-Seed vs. Seed Funding Rounds: What Startups Need to Know
In the ever-evolving landscape of startup funding, navigating the various stages and rounds of investment can be a daunting task for entrepreneurs. Two critical stages that often cause confusion are the Pre-Seed and Seed funding rounds. In this article, we’ll unravel the differences between Pre-Seed and Seed funding rounds and explain what startups need to know to make informed decisions on their funding journey.

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