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Writers: Paige Bennett, Taylor Cromwell, Brianne Garrett, and Patrick Moreau
Photography: Reuben Evans, Irina Logra
Videos: Elevative Media, Gnarly Bay, and Muse Storytelling
Graphic design: Hyun Kim
"Dot & Dash" art and article: Jay Kidd
Editing and layout: Ron Dawson, Paige Bennett

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Letter from the Editor

"Going with Your Gut"

A reflection on founders who reject hype to build with purpose, choosing meaning, balance, and impact over growth for growth’s sake.

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The Worst Pitch That Built a $2 Billion Company

How Gamma Built a $100M ARR Presentation Platform Through Product-Led Growth

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Building SparkToro: How Rand Fishkin Turned Revenge Into Revolution

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Most Dumb Ideas Are Definitely Dumb: Ajay Kulkarni of Tiger Data on How to Know When Your Gut Is Right

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How StartEngine Is Dismantling Silicon Valley's Funding Monopoly

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Techstars' Karma Economy

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Paving the Way for Digital Health with Speedoc Co-founder Serene Cai

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“Dot & Dash”

Dash has a brilliant idea! Misdirected as it is. Then read the accompanying business lesson essay.

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About HubSpot for Startups and special offer

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