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Rand Fishkin
Lost and Founder
Real talk for founders: avoid common traps and build on honest metrics.
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What's You Learn?
Lost and Founder gives founders transparent playbooks on growth, culture, and funding, drawn from Rand Fishkin’s journey building Moz.
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Strategies—Don't Just Read;
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Aim at the Smallest Viable Audience
Create a Compelling Story
Offer Generosity First
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5
Strategies—Don't Just Read;
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Aim at the Smallest Viable Audience
Create a Compelling Story
Offer Generosity First
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