What will be covered in the 3 month NFX program.
Specific to NFX
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Business strategy and product strategy for networks and marketplaces
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Growth strategy and tactics, customer acquisition
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Growth DNA and team mindset
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Metrics and instrumentation
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First User Experiences (FUE’s)
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Accessing and managing relationships with the platform companies like FB, iOS and Google, Android, Pinterest, YouTube, Tumblr, Twitter, etc.
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Benchmarking Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and best practices for networks and marketplaces
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Competitive market mapping
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Product marketing, marketing strategy, channel development
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Branding/Naming
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Behavioral Economics and Gamification
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Marketplace design
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Marketplace balance and liquidity
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Network design and density
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Identity expression and language in your network
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Retention tactics
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Payments
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Technical Architecture review for rapid growth
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Sales team design for rapid growth
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Bringing your authenticity and meaning into the rush
General (not-NFX specific)
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Presentation/Pitch Coaching
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Financing advice and introductions
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PR, Press contacts, launching and/or re-launching
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Legal and equity structure review and assistance
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Hiring processes for Silicon Valley and firing
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Relocation: visas, housing, transportation, office space away from NFX
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Best practices for managing your alpha testers and getting their feedback
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Managing a board
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Founder agreements
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Accounting and bookkeeping fundamentals
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Real estate management
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Business development and partnerships
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Culture development
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Employee reviews