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
Hampus JakobssoninThinking about StartupsYou are only as happy as your unhappiest loveWe’ve all been there: a sad child, a sick parent, or a worried partner. But we underestimate how much it brings us down and makes…Apr 28Apr 28
Hampus JakobssoninThinking about StartupsThe risk of becoming a lonely geniusThanks to the internet, we can all dive into the smallest of niches, meet people from all over the world, and specialize like never before…Apr 21Apr 21
