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Jul 8, 2022Liked by Benn Stancil

Benn, as a fellow founder, I share your angst. We're compelled to be "always selling", even in our conversations with close friends. I try to be as open and honest as possible because it's a small world in data and there's a good chance that a competitor today will be a partner tomorrow. After all, it's not about the "idea", it's about the "execution". At least, that's what I keep telling myself...

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Jul 11, 2022Liked by Benn Stancil

You just explained to me why I shyed away from data companies...

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Jul 8, 2022Liked by Benn Stancil

Oh, wow. As someone who is on the throes of turning from "highly-opinionated data practitioner" to "fully-employed at a data startup", this hit REALLY close to home.

Thanks for being real. It makes a difference. YOU make a difference. Hang in there.

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I, for one, enjoy the Wordle and SPROTS posts for that reason, as they help humanize the (still welcome) industry takes.

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