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Welcome to the latest edition of Great Startups! Here’s what’s in store:

• The Shocking Truth About Startup Wins: Why Your Biggest Success Might Leave You Empty!

• The End of the SaaS Era? Dive into Sam Lessin's thought-provoking insights on why the traditional SaaS model may be nearing its end

• Unlocking TikTok for Revenue: Learn how to master TikTok strategies to drive millions in ARR growth.

• Fundraising Tips for 2024: Get the latest fundraising advice from Carta's data insights.

• Rich vs. King: Explore a founder’s compelling reasons behind selling their company.

Get ready to dive into these power-packed insights for founders and growth enthusiasts!

Resources

• Sam Lessin shares his insights on why the SaaS era is coming to an end. (LINK)

• How to grow and promote your startup with $0 using creative tactics (LINK)

• Mastering TikTok strategies to drive millions in ARR growth (LINK)

• Carta data highlights new fundraising advice for startups in 2024. (LINK)

• Rich vs. King in the Real World: Why I sold my company (LINK)

ICYMI

• HubSpot’s Co-Founder’s Biggest Lessons for Startup Success. (LINK)

• Y Combinator faces criticism for backing a cloned AI startup. (LINK)

• Fidelity cut X's valuation by 79% since Elon Musk's purchase. (LINK)

• SoftBank Plans to Invest $500M in OpenAI’s Next Big Move. (LINK)

• Cowboy Ventures shared what they’re excited about this Q4. (LINK)

Quick Links

• Myron Gold reveals essential key skills to boost your business success.

• High school dropout Vise Samir becomes a $1B CEO, defying all odds.

• Charlie Clark earned $25K/ month by carving a niche in a saturated market.

• Discover over 9,000 startup ideas from r/startups and r/somebodymakethis.

• The realistic journey of a founder before it found success.

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Success vs. Happiness: What’s the Real Deal?

I just came across this fascinating insight about success in the startup world, and I couldn’t resist sharing it with you all! It draws a parallel between the emotional rollercoaster of building a startup and Depeche Mode's unforgettable concert at the Rose Bowl. It turns out that after a big milestone, like selling a company, many founders often feel a sense of loss instead of joy. The article suggests that rather than chasing those fleeting moments of success, it's way more rewarding to focus on the journey of building.

This shift in mindset can lead to genuine fulfillment. It emphasizes creating a thriving work environment where everyone feels empowered and innovative. When you prioritize the day-to-day grind over just the end goal, you attract awesome talent and redefine what success truly means. Want to dive deeper into this perspective? (LINK)

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