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Grant Lee

2 months

Making an A+ website shouldn't be hard. But current tools are bulky, over-templatized, and fragile. So we started building something better for our users. Introducing: Gamma sites. Now, anyone can spin up a website and maintain it completely on their own. It’s like having…

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Grant Lee

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1 year

After interviewing people for 10+ years, I can tell you most people struggle to answer: "Tell me about yourself.” Use these 7 tips to stand out and land the job:

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The most valuable skill in business is about to become obsolete. Designing a killer slide deck used to take days. Now AI can do it in seconds for anyone. Introducing Gamma: your AI design partner for presenting ideas beautifully. Launching today at

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I've seen 10,000+ resumes in my career, and 99% of them suck. Here are 5 tips that will instantly transform your resume:

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Most people suck at presentations. Here’s everything you need to crush your next presentation:

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10 incredible websites that will revolutionize your next presentation (and will cost you nothing):

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I worked at one of YC's fastest growing startups and made it to senior management. Most of my equity was in the form of refreshers. When I eventually left, I couldn't afford to exercise my options, so I took out a non-recourse loan. The outcome was extremely painful👇

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10 years in leadership taught me this: Most people have no idea how to get promoted. Here are 10 strategies to get you promoted above everyone else:

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Want to transform your presentations? Stop making excuses. Here are 7 phrases to avoid in your next presentation:

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If you don't do these 10 things, you shouldn't expect a job promotion:

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I’ve cracked the code on nailing any job interview. Throw all other advice out the window, these 7 tips are all you need:

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Hiring the wrong person can be the most expensive mistake you ever make. Watch closely for these 7 red flags in the hiring process: 🚩🚩🚩

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2 years

The most important employee benefit missing today: Access to tax & financial advisors. I bet employees would happily swap the kombucha for advice on early exercises, QSBS, secondaries, 401ks, living trusts, opportunity zones, 529s. Would be incredibly valuable for employees.

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Grant Lee

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1 year

Want to crush your next job interview? These are the 5 skills every company secretly wishes you had:

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2 years

Look for startups that have your back. Do they offer extended post-termination exercise windows? Do they include secondary opportunities for tenured employees with each fundraise? Do they let employees early exercise? Tag the best startups that offer these today.

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1 year

30 million presentations are made every day. For every 1 min of content, we spend 1 hour working on our slides. What if you got that hour back? Gamma's latest drop: instant presentations generated from your existing notes and docs. Now available at

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1 year

10 amazing Chrome extensions that cost you $0, but will save hundreds of hours of your life:

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Grant Lee

@thisisgrantlee

11 months

What if chatgpt could finish your presentation for you... With Gamma you can now import your existing PowerPoint file and ask AI to help you shape your content, add visuals, and even rewrite sections for you. Now available at

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Grant Lee

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2 years

10 must-watch TED talks for every entrepreneur:

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Grant Lee

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1 year

You could spend 2 years and $100k on an MBA, or attend YouTube university for free. Here are 11 must-follow channels on business:

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1 year

Presenting well is a superpower. But most people suck at it because no one ever taught them how to do it. Here are 7 actionable steps to level up your presentations:

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Grant Lee

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3 years

Every year, half a billion people create presentations in Google Slides and Powerpoint. Slides have been the language of business communication for more than 30 years - but they haven't evolved for the way people work today.

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#1 . Keep it relevant. The interviewer is looking for information that is relevant to the job and the company. Focus on your professional experiences and skills that apply to the conversation. Too many people miss the point here and talk about their personal lives.

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People who ignore these 5 areas are at serious risk of losing their family to their career:

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The world's most valuable skill: Communicating effectively online. But terrible slide decks stop people from doing this well. Here's a simple framework from Prof Richard Mayer to 10x your slides:

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Grant Lee

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2 years

Failing to notify the IRS re: 83b is so devastating for startup employees. The IRS should just assume the election is made unless the employee affirmatively files a statement indicating that it does not wish to have the benefits of the election. Startup opp to help with taxes.

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The IRS treats loan forgiveness as taxable income. Yipee. When you're a bullish startup employee and drinking the Kool-aid, it's easy to underestimate your downside risk. I see this happening more and more, with everyone high off valuation euphoria. So what's my advice?

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10 significant lies you're told about the world of startups:

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Joining a startup can be a life-changing decision. Do your homework ahead of time. DMs open to anyone that could use some advice or help thinking through things.

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Should you launch on @ProductHunt ? If your goal is to add new users to learn from, then I'm happy to report back. The answer is 1000% yes.

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7 free design tools you didn't know you needed (until now):

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Thousands of startups die in their first year. These are the 7 devastating mistakes that destroy them:

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2 months

Our very own @crocophant got voted off Survivor last night (yes the reality show). I will say this. She is the best teammate you could ever ask for. Fearless, hardworking, and kind. Grateful she's part of the Gamma tribe. If you're a startup, find yourself a Jess!!!

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Raw creativity is a gift some are born with. But technology can level the playing field. Today we're excited to release Gamma 1.0. AI text, visuals, and now images - together in one medium to boost your creativity. Sharing some of the first creations sent over by our users🧵

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4. Magnify your experience. Here's how you write about your job history: • Bullet points • Share your accomplishments • Data-driven & number-focused • How do your responsibilities impact the company? Google "action words" to learn how to start every bullet.

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#2 . Keep it concise. It's important to be concise and to the point when answering this question. Aim for a response that is around two to three minutes long, tops.

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We created a fake website. Thought it would be a fun way to announce our latest feature, Gamma sites. The idea was simple. Use Gamma's AI to generate a website for a yoga studio in Barcelona. We named it Yogalona, bought , and featured it in our latest…

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#3 . Start with a brief overview of your career. Share your current job responsibilities and any notable achievements. Emphasis on brevity here. The only points you need to bring up are those that prove you’re qualified for the job at hand.

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90% of new businesses fail because they can't manage their money. These 9 money mistakes will sink your business:

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#4 . Highlight your skills and experiences. Focus on the things that make you a strong fit for the role. Emphasize any relevant technical skills or industry experience you have. Be sure to also highlight your soft skills. These are generally more desirable than hard skills.

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2 years

In 2021, Twitter generated $5.1bn in revenue, + returned a net loss of $221m. Can Elon turn it around? Here are 10 Twitter changes we can expect from @elonmusk :

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Over 40,000 people have been laid off this month, just in time for the holidays. Use this to become layoff-proof:

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Grant Lee

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11 of the most useful copywriting books out there ( #4 is a must-read):

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In the last 10 years I've: - Helped manage a successful acquisition - Scaled a business from $10-100m ARR - Fundraised >$100m It was an absolute grind 🥵 These are the lessons I've learned along the way:

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#5 . Show enthusiasm Make it clear that you are excited about the opportunity to work for the company and eager to learn and grow in your career. Candidates that are just looking for a paycheck with no real passion for the work are a major turn-off.

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How to design a winning investor pitchdeck (lessons from a seasoned founder):

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#6 . Avoid negativity. Negative people are cancerous and hiring managers avoid them at all costs. Don't talk poorly about your past: - Managers - Positions - Coworkers Speak as positively as you can about yourself and past experiences.

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Grant Lee

@thisisgrantlee

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Today we shipped a feature we said we'd never build. Powerpoint export. After all, why would the team building the "anti-powerpoint" spend any time on this? Here's a quick 🧵 on our thought process.

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1 year

Let's fix your resume: 1. Elevate the title. My eyes are drawn to the top of the page first. • Make your name large and bold • Only include your phone and email • Add a slogan to tell me something unique This slogan can also be replaced by the next part.

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2 years

TL;DR 10 free tools to 10x your presentations: • #1 SlidesGo • #2 Fontjoy • #3 Coolors • #4 Unsplash • #5 The Noun Project • #6 Slido • #7 Otter • #8 Kahoot • #9 Clipchamp • #10 Gamma

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Grant Lee

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2 years

17 pieces of startup advice after 10 years in the industry: 1. If you aren’t deeply passionate about your product or service, you will fail.

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#7 . Practice. It's always good to practice. Make sure you know what they need in this role and how you’re the best candidate. This will help you feel more confident and prepared when you are asked to "tell me about yourself" during the interview.

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TL;DR 7 phrases to avoid in your next presentation • #1 : "I'm sorry if..." • #2 : "This slide is too busy" • #3 : "I'm really nervous" • #4 : "Next slide please" • #5 : "I can see I'm running out of time..." • #6 : "I've been asked to talk about x" • #7 : "And that's it...!"

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2. Clearly define your objective. Tell me in <200 characters your Long-Term Career Goal. Elon Musk wants to reduce the risk of human extinction by making life multi-planetary. Everyone is captivated by a good story. Tell me how yours is unique.

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Grant Lee

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2 years

Well the company ultimately had a modest exit, which meant my loan was underwater. Brutal. I made nothing from the shares the 3rd party helped exercise. I forfeited the shares I had early exercised to them too. But the real kicker. I was left with a big IRS tax bill. Why?

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3. Highlight your skills. Now that I'm hooked, I need to know if you fit the position. List the skills you have that I'm seeking. I read too many resumes that are entirely unqualified for the position. Keep this simple. I'm going to match these skills to your experience.

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2 years

#1 : Use templates for seamless slide design with SlidesGo. Don't start your slides from a blank page. Instead, use the wisdom of designers: • Search by color, style, or topic • Download in the right format • Open the file to use • Edit as needed

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5. Understand SEO. You can do everything perfectly, but ruin it if you mess this up. Your resume gets scanned by software that's looking for specific keywords. If you don't have the right keywords, your resume gets thrown into the abyss. Use an ATS keyword checker to help.

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2 years

#5 : Find beautiful icons with The Noun Project. Want to add flair to your designs with custom icons? • Search by keyword • Browse packs • Download + use >5 million icons to choose from.

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Grant Lee

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2 years

My leadership journey from employee to founder took 15 years. During that time I learned 3 powerful lessons from my very different CEOs. You can have them in the next 5 minutes:

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2 years

I asked 50 founders one simple question: “What early founder mistake will you never make again?” The result: 5 profound mistakes every founder should avoid. Let’s dive in:

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Grant Lee

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If you want more tips to help you get hired: 1. Follow @thisisgrantlee for more 2. Retweet the first tweet below to share with your friends

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I've seen 10,000+ resumes in my career, and 99% of them suck. Here are 5 tips that will instantly transform your resume:

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So how was this structured? A 3rd party covered the cost to exercise and taxes. In exchange, they would get a portion of future proceeds + held the shares I early exercised as collateral. I wouldn't have to pay them back even if the company went under.

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2 years

#3 : Be a leader no matter your title. Associates who demonstrate strong leadership skills are promoted 3x more often than those who don’t. No matter your job, showing you can lead others and drive change is a hack to being promoted quickly.

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1 year

If you found this thread helpful, Follow @thisisgrantlee for more and please jump to the first tweet and RT:

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1 year

After interviewing people for 10+ years, I can tell you most people struggle to answer: "Tell me about yourself.” Use these 7 tips to stand out and land the job:

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#4 : Don’t wait for direction. Know your job and expectations inside out. If your boss has to ask you for updates or tell you what to do, you are failing. Instead, do your job so well your boss wonders why everyone else can’t be as good as you.

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TL;DR 1. Bad Vibe 2. Lacks Passion 3. Vague Answers 4. Doesn't Ask Questions 5. Baggage From the Past 6. Inconsistent Responses 7. Doesn't Take Ownership

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90% of startups fail. To succeed, avoid these 10 mistakes :

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Grant Lee

@thisisgrantlee

2 years

Every year, half a billion people create PowerPoint decks. This past year, we've been working on a completely new approach to presentations and decks in private beta. While we're still super early, we're excited to launch publicly on Product Hunt today!

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1 year

I wish I could say every resume is treated equally. Applicants spam the same resume to hundreds of openings. This results in a boring, bland, templated result that looks something like this:

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1. Bad Vibe You're smarter than you think. We're very good at sensing when something is wrong. If anything feels off, there's a reason. You may not even know why in the moment. Always trust your gut.

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Grant Lee

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2 years

#2 : Deliver more than is asked of you. If you want to get to the next level, deliver on your responsibilities plus some. Show you aren’t coasting in your role and that you really want to take on more.

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Grant Lee

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The startup journey is a grind. As first time founders, @jamisonfox , @thatsjonsense and I lean a lot on our mentors and early supporters. @dsiroker , @koomen , @clairevo , @evantana , @amy , @vas , and many others continue to show us the ropes. They’ve helped us avoid costly…

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Grant Lee

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TL;DR - 7 tips to nail any job interview #1 . Show passion #2 . Prepare well #3 . Do your research #4 . Exude confidence #5 . Be transparent #6 . Use body language #7 . Ace your first impression

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#3 . Fix annoying problems. In every job, there are processes, tools, and much more that annoy associates. • They complain about them all the time • They wish someone would fix them • They’re waiting for a solution YOU are the solution. Find it. Fix it. Celebrate it.

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Grant Lee

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2 years

#1 : Ask for what you want. Want a promotion? Ask for it. You may be surprised at how well this works. It works best when you present data supporting the promotion. Your boss will have no choice but to promote you with a solid proposal.

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#7 : Don’t wait for direction. Know your job and expectations inside out. If your boss has to ask you for updates or tell you what to do, you are failing. Instead, do your job so well your boss wonders why everyone else can’t be as good as you.

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A great presentation consists of: • Curated Visuals • A Confident Speaker • Exceptional Storytelling Let’s look at how you can improve in each of these 3 critical areas.

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#4 : Develop an ownership mindset. Normal people think: • It’s always been that way • That’s not my problem • They need to fix it Normal people don’t get promoted, you do. Challenge these mindsets and don’t fall prey to them yourself. Bosses love people who take ownership.

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TL;DR 5 skills every company secretly wishes you had: 1. Passion & Curiosity 2. Time Management 3. Problem-Solving 4. Communication 5. Personality You need the required skills on the job posting, but the person with the best technical skills doesn't make the best employee.

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2. Lacks Passion Passion shows a genuine interest in: • The Role • The Company • The Mission Statement A passionate employee is aligned with your goals. They help you cut costs, increase revenue, and make the product better. If you want a robot, find a freelancer or SaaS.

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#5 : Be flexible and open to change. “That’s not my job” should not be in your vocabulary. People with that mindset are not only NOT promoted, they are a major annoyance for any boss. When new opportunities arise, jump on them with intensity.

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8. Fix annoying problems. In every job, there are processes, tools, and much more that annoy associates. • They complain about them all the time • They wish someone would fix them • They’re waiting for a solution YOU are the solution. Find it. Fix it. Celebrate it.

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#9 : Develop an ownership mindset. Normal people think: • It’s always been that way • That’s not my problem • They need to fix it Normal people don’t get promoted, you do. Challenge these mindsets and don’t fall prey to them yourself. Bosses love people who take ownership.

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#3 : Choose a color scheme that looks smooth with Coolors. Color Theory is complicated. But this site makes it simple for you: • Explore palettes • Understand contrast • Lock in specific colors • Select colors from images Use eye-catching palettes.

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1. Show passion. Enthusiasm and interest in the position/company matter more than you think. This tells a lot about you: •Are you proactive? •What motivates you? •Why did this role attract you? • Are you interested in the mission or the money?

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#10 : Become the expert. You should be the go-to person on your team for questions + guidance. A great first step is to create documentation on common annoyances/problems + share it with the team. They’ll see you know what you’re talking about + come to you in the future.

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#4 : Find images that are sharp + slick with Unsplash. Fed up with pixelated images that don't fit? Make them a thing of the past: • Browse or enter search terms • Pick the size you want • Download You'll now have high-res, crystal-clear images.

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#6 : Be a leader no matter your title. Associates who demonstrate strong leadership skills are promoted 3x more often than those who don’t. No matter your job, showing you can lead others and drive change is a hack to being promoted quickly.

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1. Passion & Curiosity The holy grail is a passionate employee that never settles. Someone passionate about the company's mission encourages the best of everyone. There's always a way to make things better, faster, or cheaper. That's rewarded heavily $$. No one can teach this.

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In the past 10 years, I've supported founders that: • Scaled a business from $10-100m ARR • Managed successful acquisitions • Raised >$100m The best founders surround themselves with a great team Here are 5 simple tips for hiring the best:

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If you enjoyed this thread, jump to the first tweet and RT it:

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10 years in leadership taught me this: Most people have no idea how to get promoted. Here are 10 strategies to get you promoted above everyone else:

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#1 : Be a kind and decent human being. Simply not being a jerk can go a long way. If people want to be around you, they’ll cheer you on as you go for promotions. Your boss will see this support from your peers and the choice to promote you will be a no-brainer.

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#2 : Choose awesome font pairs with FontJoy. It's hard to know which fonts go well. Take the friction away: • Lock in your fonts • Or browse suggestions • Generate fonts that pair well Now you have fonts you KNOW work well together.

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I helped build a startup to $100M in annual revenue. But when the time came to leave, I made a terrible financial decision that almost ruined me. Here’s what happened (+ some valuable lessons):

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We're a finalist for Product of the Year! ChatGPT might have this one in the bag 😅 but I know the rest of us underdogs on the ballot would still love your support Please take a minute to vote for all of your favorite products - it would mean a lot ❤️

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So excited to support @bilalmahmood and his run for State Assembly. Ava with the friendly reminder to go vote!! #votebilal

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In the end, remember that the look and feel of your resume really does matter. So you need to strike a balance between creating a resume for an ATS system vs the hiring manager.

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It's Friday night and most people haven't realized you can create a Gamma from your phone, straight from your browser. So when your kid asks you who the most powerful Pokemon are, you blow his mind by creating a presentation for him.

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The most valuable skill in business is about to become obsolete. Designing a killer slide deck used to take days. Now AI can do it in seconds for anyone. Introducing Gamma: your AI design partner for presenting ideas beautifully. Launching today at

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#7 : Get a mentor. The people best equipped to tell you what it takes to be promoted are the ones already in the position. Reach out and ask them for advice on: • Certifications • Training • Books Ask to set up recurring meetings to discuss your progression and development.

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