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How to run a scrappy startup
or how to build a great product with few resources




Rashmi Sinha,
CEO & Cofounder,
SlideShare
Accidental Entrepreneur
  Grad student
  Researcher
  Consulting
  Startup 1
  Startup 2
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Start: May 06 > Beta >
Launch Oct 06 > Grow >
Grow more > Angel funding
Dec 07 > Series A Apr 08
Its cheaper to
build a startup
   •
than it used to be
1. Speed is
imperative
Set the tone for speed in
hiring, biz dev, product
2. Start being
scrappy from
the top
Cash is important
•Know your burn rate & fume date
at any moment
3. Bring expertise
into company without hiring
   •Advisory roles – SEO, Sales,
   Metrics, Marketing
Accountants & HR
•Rent a CFO
4. Do fund-raising
in steps
  Advisors > Angels > Series A
5.   Marketing: you don’t
need schwag. Build a viral
product
Find me at
www.slideshare.net/rashmi
http://twitter.com/rashmi

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