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The Art of Enterprise
Future Startup Interview: Amir Salihefendic, Founder and CEO, Doist
In this gem from our archive, Amir Salihefendic, founder and CEO of Doist, creator of productivity apps Todoist and Twist, shares his journey of building a global company, and unparalleled insights into the upsides of struggles, culture-building, mastery, and craftsmanship.
Founder Story
A collection of founder interviews from archives where founders of Halda Valley, Inspira, ToguMogu, and Dorik talk about starting, building, running a startup, and actually enjoying it.
Business Deep Dive
HR-tech and employment platform Shomvob announced a $1 million pre-seed financing round last week. Get a deeper look into what Shomvob is, its business, and opportunities for building solutions for the blue and silver-collar workforce in Bangladesh.
Insight
The Tactical Guide to Culture Building
We all know that culture eats strategy for breakfast but there is little clear thinking around culture-building and scaling culture. Part of the challenge of thinking about culture-building is that it is often tacit knowledge. Learn how culture-building works in practice from organizations and leaders who have done it right in Bangladesh.
Brand Story
Ideas For Future-Proofing Bangladesh's Agriculture Sector Ahead of Next Budget
Agriculture employs 40% of Bangladesh's workforce, contributing 13% to GDP, while supplying raw materials to industries, yet faces uneven budget allocations and challenges threatening productivity and sustainability, necessitating a transformative approach in the upcoming budget. We share a bunch of ideas for just doing that.
Book Notes
11 Lessons From Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak
“Change is an inevitable part of life. And embracing change, rather than resisting it, is crucial for personal growth.” Read the review for more such nuggets of wisdom.
Briefs
Recommendation
Mental Strength in Judo, Mental Strength in Life
I read this brilliant article by Cedric Chin a long time ago and it has stuck with me ever since. I go back to it from time to time and re-read part of it. It is a true gem. Here is a highlight:
“I would sit at my Airbnb dinner table and eat my oranges and write in my training log: “Sensei Oon said I have such-and-such a problem. Now what does it mean for me, outside of Judo?” I saw my weaknesses in Judo as reflective of my nature in business and in life. “Competition training is so hard,” I said, once, before a session, “It crushes you —” and my coach retorted: “Well, life is hard! Life will crush you! Better to learn who you are in competition training, rather than in life!” And that exchange has stuck with me.”
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