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Alex Cloudstar
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8mo ago
Do you think founders should talk more openly about projects that didn’t work?
... trigger fear and hesitation. For others, they do the opposite. They normalize the journey and make success feel attainable, not reserved for some special group. That s why I think they matter. They strip away the myth, reduce the
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effect, and show that most successful founders are just people who tried, failed, learned, and kept going. For me too, biographies and honest podcasts were huge. They turned success from something distant into something possible. Comment from CY(@lightfield ... ... awareness and I can help." it might save a failed project and create revenue for more people. Comment from Andrei Tudor(@andreitudor14): Both, honestly. The person sharing gets clarity (writing it out forces you to process what actually happened
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Olga Trykush
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6yr ago
Brand Personalities: do you think it's something that startups should care about?
... Brand personality is an emotional brand image, in other words: emotional connection between consumer and brand.
Competitors
can copy features, services, and distribution channels, but by creating an emotional image of the brand, the company could obtain a really strong differentiator. J. Aaker, a specialist in marketing with a focus on brand strategy, conducted research into brand personalities, and identified the following five dimensions: 1. Sincerity: down-to-earth, honest, wholesome, and cheerful. 2. Excitement: daring, spirited, imaginative ... ... date. 3. Competence: reliable, intelligent, and successful. 4. Sophistication: upper-class and charming. 5. Ruggedness: outdoorsy and tough. Example: Mercedes is an exclusive brand that sits on a
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