Amir ShevatGrowth is a promise, retention is a promise kept.The reason why growth is the wrong metric in early stage-startups.Jun 197Jun 197
Amir ShevatAmir 4.8 Release Notes — the Stable EditionFollowing the popular release of Amir 4.0, 4.1 , 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, and 4.7, we are excited to announce the release of Amir 4.8…Apr 41Apr 41
Amir ShevatAnnouncing Darkmode VenturesToday, we are announcing Darkmode Ventures! A venture fund focused on Open developer platforms, Enterprise AI, and the Modern Data Stack.Jan 16Jan 16
Amir ShevatHamas never wanted peace. It’s time we face it. So now what?The point of view of a liberal Israeli who has hoped for peace all his life.Oct 12, 2023Oct 12, 2023
Amir ShevatStartup Founders: Build an Automatic Switchboard, Not More Tools for Switchboard OperatorsThe automatic switchboard, a monumental invention in telecommunications, was introduced by Almon Strowger in 1891. Strowger was an…Sep 11, 20231Sep 11, 20231
Amir ShevatinStartup StashThe Negative Impact of VCs’ Unwillingness to Clearly Say NoIf you’re a founder, you’ve likely encountered this situation before. You meet with a venture capitalist (VC), have what you believe to be…Aug 30, 2023Aug 30, 2023
Amir ShevatAdded Value You Can Expect From Your Startup InvestorCongratulations on signing a term sheet, closing a SAFE, and securing funding! You are now a funded startup. You chose your investors…Aug 9, 20232Aug 9, 20232
Amir ShevatConnect Your Product Roadmap to Your Company Goals.You would think it is trivial — a company product features and roadmap always reflects the company goals, right? Well, wrong.Jul 10, 2023Jul 10, 2023
Amir ShevatAmir’s Rules for HappinessI have been happy in the last few years. It hasn’t been always the case — I went through a hard childhood, a horrible teenage years, and…May 22, 202311May 22, 202311