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Paul Keck @GetBoundless

Lean app consultant & tech startup coach @getboundless, investor & partner @slptoolkit @partsdetect @set_lister

Joined September 2012
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Great write-up about creating an MVP - hackernoon.com/build-an-effe… #startups

Build an Effective MVP in 5 Steps — An Algorithm for Startups | HackerNoon

Imagine you have a business idea and it seems very good and feasible. No rush to order full cycle development with tremendous investments and the same uncertainty. Test your business hypothesis with...

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I often tell people I'm impressionable. Some see this as a weakness, but I prefer to think of it as the ability to adapt my thinking and change perspectives. I quite like this post about maturity vs. being serious - medium.com/personal-growth/a… #startups #phxbuilt #whyaz #yesphx
I never liked the implication that work is not life - marker.medium.com/why-work-l… #startups #phxbuilt #whyaz #yesphx

Why Work-Life Balance Is Bullshit

There is only one way out of the conundrum of it

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How is an MVP different from a prototype? People don't buy a prototype - quora.com/What-is-the-differ… #startups #phxbuilt #whyaz #yesphx
What kind of stakeholders don't care about validation? Three kinds, I think - quora.com/What-do-you-think-… #startups #phxbuilt #whyaz #yesphx

What do you think about stakeholders that do not want to run any kind of validation experiment...

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Can technical founders market and sell? Sure, but the implication they can be a great technical founder at the same time is not a given - quora.com/Can-technical-co-f… #startups #phxbuilt #whyaz #yesphx

Can technical co-founders be great at marketing their startup's vision?

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Are you a tech founder considering where to put your time and money? Here are a few things to consider - quora.com/What-are-the-best-… #startups #phxbuilt #whyaz #yesphx

What are the best questions to ask a startup in the early stage to evaluate if you want to invest...

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Should you read a bunch of books before getting started? No, that doesn't seem quite right - quora.com/Ive-seen-succesful… #startups #phxbuilt #whyaz #yesphx

I've seen succesful entrepreneurs and investors name a hundred different books to read before...

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When is a company a startup or not a startup? Not sure why this is a thing - quora.com/How-long-is-a-star… #startups #phxbuilt #whyaz #yesphx

How long is a start-up referred to as a start-up? Is there a benchmark where it graduates to being...

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I like this technique for avoiding a crappy day/life by one of the Tiny Capital guys - medium.com/@awilkinson/the-p… #startups #phxbuilt #yesphx #entrepreneurship

The Power of Anti-Goals

How I designed my perfect day by fixating on what I hate

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Move fast and break things is fine in moderation, but ignoring history typically means we're destined to repeat it. Here's an interesting read about some futurists from history - wired.com/story/italy-futuri… #startups #phxbuilt #yesphx #entrepreneurship

When Futurism Led to Fascism—and Why It Could Happen Again

The Italian Futurists praised invention, modernity, speed, and disruption. Sound familiar?

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Please join in helping grant 7yr-old Ashlin’s wish by sharing her music video with your friends and family on social media. Ashlin of Oconomowoc, WI is living with end stage renal disease and wishes to star in a viral music video. #ashlinswish #wishWI youtu.be/bjS48D7pSY8
Stay away from advice that just confirms your existing tendencies by actively seeking competing viewpoints. Great article explaining the value of different perspectives when looking for advice - medium.com/know-your-team-bl… #startups #phxbuilt #yesphx #entrepreneurship

The value of conflicting advice: How great leaders think

Here’s one way to create more mental wriggle room for yourself in tough situations as a leader.

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Good reminder about company phases and growth. The first step is to become aware that what got you here may not be what you need going forward. - medium.com/@isaacmorehouse/w… #startups #phxbuilt #yesphx #entrepreneurship

What’s Needed to Start a Company May Not Help You Grow It

Ignorance is bliss, until it’s not.

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More support for picking olives and slow growth! medium.com/swlh/theres-more-… #startups #phxbuilt #yesphx #entrepreneurship

There’s more to life than reaching the top of TechCrunch

Nearly two decades of entrepreneurship have taught me many lessons, including this one:

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Mentor Connect @PHXStartupWeek 2019 is coming! If you want to meet with me or one of the other awesome mentors, apply here - goo.gl/forms/iUDQvd5uhc2FVaE… #startups #phxbuilt #yesphx #entrepreneurship
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Some great info and examples on what a good vision statement contains! - medium.dave-bailey.com/how-g… #startups #phxbuilt #yesphx #entrepreneurship
Further terms explanation by Indie VC! - medium.com/strong-words/v3-t… #startups #phxbuilt #yesphx #entrepreneurship
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Mentor Connect @PHXStartupWeek 2019 is coming! If you want to meet with me or one of the other awesome mentors, apply here - goo.gl/forms/iUDQvd5uhc2FVaE… #startups #phxbuilt #yesphx #entrepreneurship
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Mentor Connect @PHXStartupWeek 2019 is coming! If you want to meet with me or one of the other awesome mentors, apply here - goo.gl/forms/iUDQvd5uhc2FVaE… #startups #phxbuilt #yesphx #entrepreneurship
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