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Launch: The 2-Hour Audio Documentary of a Startup

Software By Rob

From the honeymoon period of “green field” development to the sleepless nights of database failures, Launch captures the real-life angst of building a startup. There is no champagne-popping, no hockey stick growth, and no overnight success.

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Launch: The 2-Hour Audio Documentary of a Startup

Software By Rob

From the honeymoon period of “green field” development to the sleepless nights of database failures, Launch captures the real-life angst of building a startup. There is no champagne-popping, no hockey stick growth, and no overnight success.

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10+ Trends: Recap of 2011 and What’s Next…

thebarefootvc

Discovery, in contrast to search, took center stage as Pinterest displayed hockey stick growth (and raised VC money near a $200M valuation in late 2011). The viral nature of social media no doubt aided this growth, as did improvements in the online shopping experience.