Hampus JakobssoninThinking about StartupsWhy we need an alien invasion to get us out of the evolutionary gravity trapWhat a pickle you* put yourself in. You started by creating a harsh environment to ensure only the strongest survived. Then you found that…Aug 5Aug 5
Hampus JakobssoninThinking about StartupsClimate geopolitics heading toward a Dark Forest or a Sunlit Neighborhood?The world can be seen as a big machine of a market where we collaboratively try to solve problems. Globalization is a belief in…Aug 1Aug 1
Hampus JakobssoninThinking about StartupsAlignment and Isolation: The Modern Dilemma of Seeking Perfect ConnectionsI grew up with three brothers, my closest friends, until I met my “computer friends,” with whom I co-discovered gamers and programming…Jul 10Jul 10
Hampus JakobssoninThinking about StartupsThrowing a rock into spaceStartups have one thing in common with cleaning your apartment: they require immense energy to complete — both upfront and during the…Jun 16Jun 16
Hampus JakobssoninThinking about StartupsDon’t grind your teethThe world is full of challenges; it’s like you’re a homing beacon for other people’s success, thoughts about the climate crisis, the…Jun 91Jun 91
Hampus JakobssoninThinking about StartupsBrazil Nut PrioritizationWe learn to write to-do lists, schedule our days, and get shit done, but we rarely talk about the fact that we won’t cross the finish line…Jun 22Jun 22
Hampus JakobssoninThinking about StartupsThe only validation you will get is NegativeNowadays, everyone is “entrepreneurial” — influencers, corporate innovation teams, authors, investors, heck — even kids can be “praised”…May 26May 26
Hampus JakobssoninThinking about StartupsWhy The Customer is Always RightThe phrase “customer is always right” doesn’t mean you can demand anything if you pay; it means everyone is entitled to their own view.May 19May 19
Hampus JakobssoninThinking about StartupsImportant isn’t the same as Urgent, but it kind of is…When I worked in South Korea, customers often said the character for “Important” was the same as “Urgent” in Korean, and it sure felt that…May 121May 121
Hampus JakobssoninThinking about StartupsFind the ones who Want Order, but can Handle DisorderHow well do you handle chaos or want frameworks, get progress feedback, and have a clear role? The problem is that few thrive in the long…May 51May 51
