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Being a Founder is tough, from finding product market fit to building up a killer team. We’ve rounded up the most frequently asked topics and written our take on them here.
Fueling startups with smart engineering
In this episode, Stephan delves into strategies for optimising engineering productivity while keeping technical debt in check. He emphasises the importance of fostering collaboration between product and engineering, maintaining a focus on business value, and using key performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
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Jumpstarting the data engine for startups
In the fast-paced world of startups, navigating the complexities of data management is critical, yet often misunderstood. Emmanuel Martin-Chave, VP of Data at BlaBlaCar and Operating Partner at Samaipata, brings a wealth of experience in scaling data strategies for high-growth companies. With a background that includes leading data teams at BlaBlaCar and contributing to the development of data-driven cultures across various organisations, Emmanuel is well-versed in the challenges and opportunities that data presents to startups.
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Leveraging the power of PR for startup growth
In the competitive landscape of entrepreneurship, the strategic deployment of public relations is essential for standing out from the crowd. Nadini Sathiyarajan, a communications expert and Operating Partner at Samaipata, brings a robust background from her leadership roles at companies like Spotify and Qonto, and is currently the Global Communications Lead at Sorare—a blockchain-based fantasy sports platform that has raised over $700M.
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Mastering the art of Sales at early-stage startups
In the competitive landscape of entrepreneurship, understanding the nuances of enterprise sales is crucial for the survival and growth of early-stage startups. Paulo Rodriguez, Head of International at Vanta, brings a background including pivotal roles as a B2B Sales Director at Dropbox and an Enterprise Sales Engineer at Google. His extensive experience bridges the gap between technical expertise and strategic sales execution.
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Scaling up: Insights from a Product Expert, with Laura Rueda
Laura Rueda, Principal PM Manager at Microsoft and a valued Operating Partner at Samaipata, has shaped product strategies at Typeform, Guidewire Software, Solera Global, and Datacite. In Madrid, she stands as a North Star for startups, guiding them through the complexities of product-led growth.
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Think more critically about the role of AI in your startup, with Julien Simon
Julien Simon, the Chief Evangelist at Hugging Face and a valued Operating Partner at Samaipata, doesn't hold back as he delves into the common pitfalls and strategic imperatives of implementing AI within businesses. With a wealth of experience in AI and a keen eye for the practical applications of machine learning, Julien is here to share his insights and challenge preconceived notions in the tech industry.
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Unlocking business expansion with this strategic framework
There comes a time within your business where you realise that your team needs additional skill set and expansion. Typically, product-market fit has been established and the opportunity to grow revenue and profit is there.
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Scaling your customer service team: in-house or outsource?
As an early-stage startup, making the decision to manage your customer service team in-house or to outsource really depends on a variety of factors including where you are as a company in terms of your lifecycle, size and complexity, what your strategic customer service vision & goals are, and finally, what your financial resources and priorities are.
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5 tips to retain top talent in a startup
In a rapid-growth startup, demands can be high, budgets can be low, and processes can be lacking. There’s also strong competition for top talent in the startup environment and it can be challenging to keep talent as other companies also look to acquire people with specific skills, many of which can afford higher salaries.
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