Mattias Liivak
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After four months of building ProcessPlot, I want to share our initial steps – to reflect on the progress before I forget all the details, and perhaps offer something useful for people who are on a similar path. For over a year, I thought about starting my own venture. Here’s how we ended up with…
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Anecdotal evidence from recent conversations with founders and early employees of two acquired start-ups, along with my own experience, has led me to believe that companies acquiring start-ups often overlook an important part of the process. Most of the focus during acquisitions is on due diligence, understanding the technology, and evaluating the business. However, very…
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Discovery interviews are one of the most cost-effective ways to prevent costly mistakes in organizations. They help identify real issues users face rather than just get feedback on solutions looking in search of a problem. The main benefit of focusing on the user and their problem is that even if you think you have a…
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Before jumping into solving a problem at work, how often do you think about it in the abstract? I’ve been practicing this approach for a few years now, addressing business development and process challenges at Fortumo, Boku, and now at Foxway. Here are some mental models that I use to solve challenging issues. They have…