MegaMaker - Justin's annual review

(@mijustin here)

I've just written my 2020 year in review.

I mostly write these for myself, as a way of tracking my progress.

But, if you've been following my journey (some of you since 2008!), you might also find it interesting.

You can read it here:

justinjackson.ca/2020-review

Wishing you, and your family, all the best in 2021!

Cheers,
Justin Jackson
@mijustin

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I've never found a multiplier like this

Monday, October 19, 2020

​ (@mijustin here) ​ This advice probably isn't for everyone, but here it goes: Every once in a while, you'll meet someone who is your creative equal. They're just as talented (and

A misunderstanding

Saturday, October 3, 2020

​ (@mijustin here) ​ Some folks misunderstand me when I say: "Go after a market with strong demand." Here's what I'm not saying: ✘ "Build a product in a popular market." ✘

Are your ideas cheap?

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

​ (@mijustin here) ​ John Doerr, a venture capitalist, is credited with saying: "Ideas are easy. Execution is everything." I disagree. If ideas are so easy, why are most business ideas so bad

How many trials should I be getting for my SaaS?

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

​ (@mijustin here) ​ The biggest miscalculation I see from new SaaS founders is they're not getting enough trials. (You'll need more than you think). Many of us started in consulting, where

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