https://www.mattangriffel.com/ Co-founder of One Month. Faculty at Columbia Business School. I write about startups, technology, and philosophy.

     



38 Stories by Mattan Griffel

How a Non-technical Solo Founder Got Into Y Combinator

Two years ago I quit my full-time job, and declared myself an entrepreneur (inspired by the 4-Hour Workweek). At the time, all I had...
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Why I Built A Microscope Instead of Writing My Book

True story: I recently made a microscope out of an old computer charger box, the lens from of a CDROM drive, and a bunch...
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The Lean Marketing Framework

The most common questions I hear from startups are… “How can I get more users?” “What can I do I keep current users engaged?”...
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Why You Shouldn’t Care About Competitors

One of the more overwhelming entrepreneurial challenges is seeing someone else, someone better funded, better equipped, or with better name recognition than you, tackling...
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Exit Strategies for Startups

Wait — you just started a company, why do you need an exit strategy? The nature of being the head of a venture-backed startup is that...
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How to Get a Job at a Startup

How to get a job at a startup People are constantly asking me how to get a job at a startup. It’s can feel like...
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8 Entrepreneur Podcasts to Get Hooked On in 2023

You’re on a long flight with your smartphone in hand, and some ear buds wedged into your ears. What should you do? Listen to...
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Does Your Startup Need A Growth Hacker

Does every startup need a growth hacker? Most startups find themselves facing the same problem: they build a product that very few people end...
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Ruby vs. Python: What’s the Difference?

Which is better Ruby or Python? I’ve used both Ruby and Python in my work — and while they’re similar, they’re also different in...
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