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1. ] http://onstartups.com/tabid/3339/bid/105493/Expectations-vs-Reality-8-Lessons-From-The-First-Year-As-CEO.aspx founder of startup() reflects on what he expected the role of CEO would entail VS what the role actually entailed and comes up with 8 lessons
2. ] links to a slidedeck by founder of

[WHY]

1. ] Identifying customer needs is only a fraction of the product-market-fit battle.
2. ] Nobody gives a sh't about what you are doing (at least at first).
3. ] Early evangelists are worth twice-- no, make that 3x-- their weight in gold.
4. ] Some people are just not that into you.
5. ] A full sales funnel cures all ills.
6. ] Don't sell the product-- sell what users can do with the product.
7. ] “Thought leaders” are like supermodels—great if you can land one, but
8. ] People will surprise you in awesome ways.

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[REFERENCE]

1. ] http://www.slideshare.net/brezina/no-one-cares-about-your-stupid-little-startup great slidedeck providing examples of 1 startups growth and strategy to acheive it

 

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NAME: expectations-vs-reality-ceo

DESCRIPTION: by Nathan Beckford, founder @ foundersuite.com - reflects on his experience as CEO of a startup and comes up with 8 lessons learned

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