When running a startup, it traditionally isn’t recommended that you go it alone. A lot of work is required — typically too much for any one person — and a lot of different skill-sets are needed that is more likely to be dispersed across a large team rather than in one person’s hands (See: YouContinue reading “The Cofounder Advantage”
Author Archives: Jacob Robinson
A Design Study on YourStack
Alright, this is something I rarely do. Hell, it’s something I never do. And yet ProductHunt’s YourStack is easily one of the most satisfying products — and product launches — I’ve ever seen. So, credit where credit is due here; let’s dive into what I’ve seen so far.
Why Social Gaming is So Popular
I think a lot of the older generation has a hard time following up with the younger generation’s obsession with videogames. Videogames themselves make sense enough; they engage you into the entertainment by providing a level of interaction. It’s the derivatives, such as streaming or “let’s play”s, that can be difficult to wrap the brainContinue reading “Why Social Gaming is So Popular”
3 Tips for Developing a Positive Mindset
I’ve talked a lot in the past about how difficult yet vital it is to develop a positive growth mindset. At this point, I’m still not sure of a sure-fire way of developing one; but I’ve thought enough to think of three quick tips that might help anyone who’s interested in trying.
Social Game Theory
All of our interactions with others are essentially games. All parties take their role, play the game, and then win or lose. Sometimes the entire group wins, sometimes the entire group loses. Social game theory is something that has fascinated me a lot over the course of the last few years, yet I find itContinue reading “Social Game Theory”