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LinkedIn highlights versus startup reality

Are LinkedIn Highlights Making Founders Delusional? The Offline Check Every...

Synopsis In a world where LinkedIn posts can make a startup look profitable before it’s figured out retention, this piece...

BY Upstartzen Editorial Team
January 29, 2026
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Shifting focus From CAC to Revenue Efficiency

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The Metric That’s Replacing CAC in Boardrooms Right Now

Synopsis For years, CAC dominated boardrooms and pitch decks. But quietly, a more honest metric is taking center stage —...

BY Upstartzen Editorial Team
January 29, 2026
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Bootstrapped but Booked Out: The Rising Trend of Waitlist-Only Startups

Synopsis Waitlist-only startups are redefining success in the bootstrapped world. Instead of chasing rapid user growth, founders prioritize operational sanity,...

BY Upstartzen Editorial Team
January 26, 2026
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The Silent Filter: When VCs Only Bet on Founders With...

Synopsis In today’s startup ecosystem, capital isn’t just chasing traction — it’s chasing faces. This deep dive explores how founder...

BY Upstartzen Editorial Team
January 26, 2026
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Why Your TAM Doesn’t Matter If You Can’t Convert a...

Founder Mindset Big markets look great on pitch decks, but a massive TAM means nothing if you can’t convince a...

BY Upstartzen Editorial Team
January 12, 2026
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SaaS success with sales reps and automation

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How Indian SaaS Founders Are Winning With Just 2 Sales...

Startup News Indian SaaS founders are increasingly scaling revenue with shockingly small sales teams. This deep dive explains how lean...

BY Upstartzen Editorial Team
January 2, 2026
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The Rise of Profitable-First Startups: Why Burn-Rate Flex Is Dead...

Synopsis Startups today brag more about EBITDA margins than GMV screenshots because profitability has become the new valuation. After 2023,...

BY Upstartzen Editorial Team
January 1, 2026
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Growth Strategy Tools & Guides

Customer Acquisition Funnel: A Guide for B2B Marketing

What is a B2B customer acquisition funnel? A B2B customer acquisition funnel is a roadmap that shows how a stranger...

BY Upstartzen Editorial Team
December 31, 2025
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Startups success online, struggles offline

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Why Many Startups Look Successful Online but Are Struggling Offline

If you’ve spent even ten minutes on LinkedIn lately, you’ve probably seen it. A smiling founder.A “grateful” post.A photo from...

BY Upstartzen Editorial Team
December 26, 2025
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Reflecting on sustainable business growth

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The End of “Growth at Any Cost”: What Sustainable Scaling...

There was a time—not too long ago—when “growth” was the only word that mattered in startup rooms. Not healthy growth....

BY Upstartzen Editorial Team
December 24, 2025
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