This weekβs Founder Finds includes:
- A marketplace scorecard
- A B2B SaaS growth framework
- A guide for product-led growth
- A privacy-focused note-taking app
- Growing 2 Shopify apps to $480,000 ARR
- An essay about mixed feelings towards AI
- And moreβ¦
πͺΆ Remember This
Try making something simple first. Everyone says it because itβs true.
π€ Fav Finds
Tools, tweets and more from Trends Pro Members
π Growth Coaching Curriculum shared by Daniel Johnson
A framework for B2B SaaS growth.
π Standard Notes shared by Kevin L Hough
A note-taking app with advanced security and privacy features.
π€© Permission to Be Excited About AI shared by Fausto SΓ‘ Teles
An essay about balancing excitement about the potential of AI and being skeptical of the “Current Thing”.
π§ Listen To
Lessons Learned Building a $480,000 ARR Business in 2.5 Years
Mat De Sousa grew 2 Shopify apps to $480,000 ARR.
He shares how you can build, market and sell apps that Shopify customers need.
π Founder of the Week
βI have been enjoying the experience in Trends Pro, I’ve built new habits and gained exposure to high-leverage insights on a daily basis.β
Andrew is building Casual Sushi. A brand consultancy and experience design agency helping innovation be their authentic selves. He is also a member of Trends Mastermind #0005.
What are you reading right now?
Disciplined Entrepreneurship by Bill Aulet
I learned the hard way after failing multiple times on previous ventures, my problem was with having a strong foundational understanding of business. This book is a step by step guide to starting a new venture which made it a no brainer for me on my reading list.
What product are you obsessively using right now?
Apart from ChatGPT, I love using Notion because relational databases are just so fun!
What are you bullish on?
Wellness (Mental, Physical, Spiritual) – AI will help us increase the volume and quality of our outputs to levels that we’ve never imagined. When combined with robotics and automation, most mundane jobs will become obsolete. This will drastically improve our quality of life and our focus will shift to living a more complete and balanced human experience.
What’s your favorite Trends Report?
π€ ChatGPT
Learning to use AI more efficiently is an obvious survival skill for any entrepreneur, this report has what you need and more.
Exclusive Deal: Andrew is offering Trends.vc readers a free 45-minute brand discovery workshop on how to create a strong brand or leverage what you already have. To take advantage of his offer, contact Andrew via LinkedIn.
π§ Try This
This scorecard from NFX helps you measure the potential of your marketplace and find the best way to grow it.
π Read This
How to Build a Product That Sells Itself
Product-Led Growth occurs when your product sells itself. It helps you find, convert and retain customers.
Want to boost your sales? This free book shows you how to turn your product into a growth engine.
π Trends Pro Member Wins
π₯ David Getchel, Matthew Endresz and Maisha Cannon unlocked 1:1 Founder Intros by joining daily standups
𧱠Katt Risen launched No-Code Exits on Product Hunt
βοΈ Cameron McGrane launched a no-code GPT3 app for book authors
π§ Bogusz PΔkalski launched The Bored Founders Show
π¦ Thomas Sorheim [Danielsen]βs Twitter thread went viral
π¦ Elijah Buford‘s Paperade AI secured a partnership with the NSA
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