HBSLTV

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[Jeff Bussgang @bussgang]

Today’s guest in my HBS class - @TheValuesVC. Talking SaaS and unit economics. Amazing to be able to host him IRL with 180 students across two sections. Taking nothing for granted nowadays. #hbsltv

[Jeff Bussgang @bussgang]

So happy for @paris_wallace, @gnebesar, and the @OviaHealth team. A tremendous accomplishment to build a high impact business that did well while doing good - https://t.co/FMWFuHeiPl #hbsltv @HBSAlumni

[Jeff Bussgang @bussgang]

A few reflections after re-reading Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, particularly regarding the risk of blindly applying the experimental method to pre product-market fit startups - https://t.co/cm5exw4akd #hbsltv

[Jeff Bussgang @bussgang]

The only problem with this terrific podcast interview is that it gives away some of the answers a few weeks ahead of our upcoming LTV class! 😁#hbsltv

[Michael Stocks @MichaelJStocks]

Kicking off #hbsltv from Sydney this morning.

Highlight for me was a reminder for startups to focus on what they can control:

“All you can do is control your process, you can’t control your outcomes.”

[Jeff Bussgang @bussgang]

My HBS class focusing on pre product-market fit startups, Launching Tech Ventures, launches next week. The syllabus is publicly available at
https://t.co/OuQT0TuVJV #hbsltv #harvardhbs

[Nisarg Patel, MD @nxpatel]

With the IPO this week, I dove into One Medical's S-1, including:
-Is its subscription biz worth the SaaS multiple valuation?
-Do the unit economics show room for company growth? (feat. #hbsltv pearls)
-Will it take on incumbent health system monopolies?
https://t.co/xfaFg9aFkM

[Jeff Bussgang @bussgang]

I love S-1 tear downs. This post on Casper's IPO filing by the @venturetwins is well done. Conclusion: weak unit economics (esp LTV/CAC) and no clear tech platform / leverage, despite great growth and brand. #hbsltv

[Laurens De Poorter @laurensdp]

Great to see that the HBS Case (B) turned out so well for ClassPass! #hbsltv https://t.co/TyO34gbhcI

[Jeff Bussgang @bussgang]

Had a chance to listen to the new @m2jr podcast this snowy morning and, in particular, his interview w/@arachleff on product-market fit. HIGHLY recommend! The first 10 minutes, in particular, synthesize a lot of great lessons. https://t.co/HLnHOCzlTi #hbsltv @HBSAlumni

[Haerin Lee @haerin_leee]

How to better choose a cofounder #hbsltv

[Karim Shebani @knehlawi]

Launching tech ventures was great! 10% for online participation hence my first ever tweet :) #hbsltv

[Peggy Mativo @PeggyMativo]

Thanks for sharing this with us @tanayj for #HBSLTV. Really helpful framework.

[Peggy Mativo @PeggyMativo]

Agreed- the path to growth is not-linear! Sometimes, it curves upon itself! #HBSLTV: Premature scale is preventable.

[Peggy Mativo @PeggyMativo]

#hbsltv was a journey into startup life from a tech perspective. Excited to learn about sales, working with engineers and running hypothesis-driven experiments

[David Wang @dvxwang]

This is a better approach to spreading coding education: https://t.co/h6Rbjlgl7V . #HBSLTV

[Zac Dearing @zacdearing]

Buffett: "Do something that you would do even if they didn’t pay you."

This summarizes an essential take away from #HBSLTV and @bussgang final class advice - follow your passion. Thanks for sharing the Oracle of Omaha's wisdom with the wider world.

[Danielle Abou Jaoude @DanielleJaoude]

Follow your passion. Be authentic. Trust your gut at first and then, when it’s time, incorporate data in your decision making. A good recipe to achieve great things in life!

Great final advice! Thank you for a great class @jeffbussgang
#HBSLTV #WorkAdvice , more like #LifeAdvice

[Danielle Abou Jaoude @DanielleJaoude]

Look around you... the best startup ideas come from problems you have/ are facing, and you are uniquely positioned to find the right solutions. #Chief #Codacedemy #ZappRx #ManyMoreExample

#HBSLTV

[Jaclyn Markowitz @MarkowitzJaclyn]

Simple, but powerful lesson from today's class. To add value in early stage start ups, simply ask "what do you need done?" It's not about defined roles, it's about speaking the founders language.

#HBSLTV