Stephen Anderson’s Post

Operations is such an interesting yet misunderstood role at early-stage startups. When we decided to go all-in on Resend, I remember telling my co-founder Bu Kinoshita that we should try to convince Jonni Lundy, an Ops Manager, to join us. Bu was skeptical at first because he didn't know this person or what he would do. After meeting with Jonni, Bu understood what he would bring to the table. Then, I told our YC partners that I was thinking about bringing this Ops person to the founding team, and they were categorically against it. After all, why would you bring an Ops person to a company that doesn't exist yet? We didn't follow their advice and decided to bring Jonni to the team anyway. It's been 20 months since we started the company now, and I can't imagine running Resend without his help. Today, he's starting a newsletter called Founding Ops Society, and I'm super excited to see him sharing more about the internals of an early-stage startup. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dbHHWgxF

2 major reasons why you need this as a Founder Founders need support systems!!!! Support systems play two major roles; 1. To spur the founders unto more success 2. To encourage and pick the founder up when things go sideways It could be founder friends or advisors or virtual community or meetups and so on You can start here; As a first time founder wanting to break into the startup world, you should start your journey here: www.sdcstartupschool.com Brought to you by SDC Startup School

💡 Do you have a business idea that is innovative and scalable? 👭 Do you have teammates who are working on the idea with you? 💰 Do you want to learn how to develop your business to your first revenue and first investments? You still have one week left to apply to the Red Brick Accelerator program!

Be sure to register for Techstars Startup Week Las Vegas! I submitted a presentation "The Case For Disbanding StartUpNV" Tag and follow along, and let TSWLV know you'd be interested in attending!

Working in a startup can be challenging, especially when most of the IT industry enjoys Saturdays off. But in a startup, Saturdays are often another day to push forward, learn, and grow. 🚀 It might seem tough, but it’s a great opportunity to show your strength and dedication. Every extra hour is a chance to learn something new, take ownership, and make a bigger impact. The hustle is real, but so are the rewards. 💪 #StartupLife #SaturdayGrind #LearningEveryday #SoftwareEngineer #GrowthMindset #TechLife #StrengthInChallenges #ContinuousLearning

Did you know your child can launch their own startup? 🚀 Our Summer Tech and Startup Bootcamp is beyond inspiring creativity. Our program equips kids with the right skills and confidence to launch their own startup. We have a proven track record of success and can’t wait to see what your child achieves when he/she joins our community of young startup founders.(i don’t know if this is correct) Secure their spot in our summer bootcamp today: summer.earlyfounders.co #earlyfounderslabs #kidsintech #summerbootcamp

I got selected for the 2nd edition of Novolabs Startup School. 🚀 The brains behind the Startup School program are Tomás Volonté and Damian Sanchez, former NovoLabs founders who launched 50 MVPs for startups and gained invaluable insights, such as: - Validating that the problem I want to solve is real - Confirming there are potential customers for my proposed solution - Understanding my customer's needs deeply - Defining an MVP that I can launch quickly and affordably - Developing a Go-To-Market strategy to attract my first customers - Closing the initial sales for users to start using my MVP - Learning how to pitch and communicate my ideas - Pitching in front of angel investors This program is an incredible opportunity to pick up lessons from the challenges that other startups faced and Damian & Tomas have already figured out. This new edition kicks off on April 5th, and I'll be sharing the 14 weeks with 19 other teams. It'll provide invaluable insights for my career, and, of course, I might make mistakes, but hopefully fewer, haha.

Hey guys sharing a short story from Tom and Rachel. Give it a read. In the city of San Francisco, a small tech startup was born with a big idea - to transform how people connected online. The founders, Tom and Rachel, knew they needed a skilled engineer to turn their vision into reality. Enter Kate, the startup's first founding engineer. Kate brought more than just technical expertise to the table. With years of experience in software development and a passion for innovation, she was the perfect fit for the team. As the startup grew, Kate's role expanded beyond writing code. She became a leader, guiding the technical development of the product and inspiring her colleagues to push the boundaries of what was possible. Kate's impact on the startup's success was undeniable. Her dedication to the mission and her ability to solve complex problems were instrumental in driving the company forward. She wasn't just a founding engineer; she was a driving force behind the startup's journey. Want to learn more about the role of a founding engineer and how they can make a difference in a startup's success? Click here (https://lnkd.in/dc5KFT5h) to read an in-depth guide. #FoundingEngineer #TechStartup #SuccessSecrets

Celebrating 5 years is fantastic, but launching the Uinvolve Support Programme today? Absolutely unbelievable! It's not just about celebrating our journey; it's about empowering our incredible community and strengthening the entire startup ecosystem. Let's make the next 5 years even more incredible together 🤝 #uinvolvesupportprogramme #supportprogramme #turnitup #empoweringcommunity #strongertogether #supportthatworks #milestonemoment #newpost #viralpost