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Hack Weeks Have Been Game Changers For My Company. Here’s Why You Should Have Them, Too.

At Jotform, hack weeks have produced some of our most successful innovations. If you're thinking of implementing them yourself, here are my tips for...

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How to Land Your First 1,000 Users and Turn Them Into a Growth Engine

Growing a business isn't a straight line, and acquiring your first handful of users is going to look very different than acquiring your first...

10.03.2026 9

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How to build teams that know when to trust AI—and when to not

Handing tasks to AI without thinking can be as risky as ignoring it altogether.

09.03.2026 9

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Here’s the leadership skill AI can’t replace

As generative AI becomes more advanced, the leaders who get the most value from it aren’t the ones who prompt perfectly—they’re the ones who...

03.03.2026 7

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Why the best teams treat feedback as a practice—not an event

It can be tough to give. It can be uncomfortable. But withholding honest feedback is a disservice—to employees, and to the company.

03.03.2026 10

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How to Stop Publishing Content Nobody Cares About and Create Content Your Audience Loves

Your product, no matter how useful or innovative, will not speak for itself. Here's why every founder needs to be producing impactful, high-quality...

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The 'Everything Is Urgent' Culure Is Burning Everyone Out — Here's How to Reset Priorities Before It's Too Late

These days, "urgent" has become a default setting. As leaders, it's up to us to think more deeply about what's actually urgent versus what's important...

17.02.2026 10

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If You're a Founder Who's Never Done Customer Support, You're Building Your Business Blind. Here's How.

When I first started my company, I spent years handling customer support myself — and I wouldn't trade that experience for anything.

09.02.2026 10

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If Your Company Isn't Reskilling Employees Yet, You're Quietly Planning Your Own Demise

One thing is certain: AI will absolutely transform work. But how it plays out depends on not only how workers to adapt, but the willingness of...

03.02.2026 10

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Slow Q1? Don’t worry, here’s how to make it work for you

02.02.2026 9

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Why agentic AI belongs on every CEO’s 2026 roadmap

28.01.2026 6

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Reinventing a Successful Product Could Actually Destroy It — Try This Measured Approach Instead

Leaders face pressure to innovate constantly, but surprising your users with updates and overhauls they didn't ask for is a recipe for disaster....

23.01.2026 10

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Here’s how to use AI to fuel creativity instead of destroy it

21.01.2026 10

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Return to Office Mandates Are Failing — Try This Smarter Alternative

Rather than issuing mandates and threats, make the office a place where people are inspired to do their best work.

18.01.2026 20

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How leaders can nip ‘task-masking’ in the bud

15.01.2026 20

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How Leaders Can Make AI Work For Every Employee

13.01.2026 10

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How leaders can use AI to get back on track after the holidays

04.01.2026 10

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Want to Lead Better? Get a Hobby That Has Nothing to Do With Your Job

Work isn't the only place where growth happens. Some of my most valuable ideas come to me during my time off.

02.01.2026 20

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A Bad Market Doesn't Kill Startups — That Belief Does. Here's How to Launch a Startup in Any Economy.

If you can prove your idea works when times are tough, you'll be ready to scale when the tide inevitably turns.

31.12.2025 20

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Splashy Product Drop or Silent Launch? Here's How to Find the Sweet Spot

There's no requirement to have a buzzy, PR-filled product launch. Sometimes, a quieter approach can ultimately have the biggest impact.

16.12.2025 8

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This 'Old-School' Sales Tactic Is Still the Best Way to Find Your First Customers

When you're trying to find your first customers, the analog work of getting out and hustling can make the difference between your business taking off...

08.12.2025 10

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The simple mindset shift that makes teams more creative

03.12.2025 10

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How To Build An AI Shopping Agent For Your Holiday Shopping

19.11.2025 10

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Good Leaders Don't Follow Roadmaps — They Blaze Their Own Path

Roadmaps are great for getting from Point A to Point B, but building a business isn't a predictable journey.

16.11.2025 10

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Don't Let AI Fool You — Here's Why Every Founder Still Needs to Learn to Code

While you don't need an advanced degree in computer science to get your vision off the ground, I still think the basics are worth your time to learn.

10.11.2025 10

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Leaders Who Accept 'Good Enough' Risk Failure — Don't Be One of Them

"Good enough" may satisfy most people, but it's rarely what creates lasting impact — and it's certainly not enough to stake your business on.

27.10.2025 10

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This Is the Most Obvious Yet Overlooked Reason Your Best Employees Keep Leaving

Paying fairly isn't a luxury reserved for when you're profitable — it's how you build the kind of company that gets there.

20.10.2025 10

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Solitude Isn't Your Enemy — Here's How to Turn It Into Your Greatest Advantage

Don't rush to fill the void of loneliness with noise. Embrace the quiet, learn from it and let it shape you into a more resilient, focused and...

12.10.2025 10

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Founders Must Harness Their Inner Marketer to Succeed — and AI Can Help

You don't need to be a marketer to market well. But you do need to be curious, listen closely and use the tools available to you.

07.10.2025 10

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This Simple Change Made Us Improve Almost Overnight — and Became a Huge Competitive Advantage

It's been 10 years since cross-functional teams became a cornerstone of Jotform's culture, and I can say for certain that it was one of the best...

29.09.2025 10

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Most Founders Would Hide a Secret Service Investigation From Customers — Here's Why I Didn't (and How It Paid Off)

Your users want to know what's happening behind the scenes — and who they're trusting with their data, time and business.

15.09.2025 10

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Walking Away From My Co-founder Was the Best Business Decision I've Made — Here's Why

I'm a proud solo founder now, but that wasn't always the plan.

09.09.2025 10

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You're Sabotaging Your Startup By Doing Everything Alone — Here's Why You Need Founder Friends

For founders, especially solo founders, having someone who understands the unique pressure of building something from scratch can make all the...

03.09.2025 10

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How AI Agents Can Supercharge Solopreneur Growth

27.08.2025 10

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Your Best Employees Will Quit Someday — Here's Why You Should Support Them on Their Way Out

No leader wants a good employee to quit. But it's going to happen. What matters most is how you respond when that moment comes.

25.08.2025 20

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AI Frees Up Your Time — Here's Why You Should Spend It With Your Employees

You don't have to micromanage — but you do have to show up. Here's why presence is the underrated superpower of AI-era leaders.

18.08.2025 10

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Why leaders should prioritize outcomes over hours

12.08.2025 20

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The leadership strategy that’s more valuable than performance reviews

11.08.2025 20

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The Best Ideas Don't Always Come From Brainstorming — They Might Surprise You Instead

Surprise isn't just a fleeting emotion; it's a signal that something's been overlooked. And for entrepreneurs, those moments — if you know how to...

07.08.2025 10

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Not Every AI Tool Is Useful — Here's How to Choose Ones That Will Actually Transform Your Business

Just like loading up your kitchen with chef-worthy appliances won't automatically make you a better cook, cluttering your life with new AI tools won't...

31.07.2025 10

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How AI Can Make Starting a Business on Your Own Even Easier — and Faster

Being a bootstrapped founder isn't easy. But thanks to AI, it's certainly easier now than it was 20 years ago — or even two years ago. Here are...

21.07.2025 10

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3 Reasons Your Business Doesn’t Need AI Agents

17.07.2025 10

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How to help Gen Z thrive in the age of AI

15.07.2025 20

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How AI Can Free Up Your Time For Less Busywork and More Innovation

If there's one trait every founder needs, it's a willingness to experiment. Today, experimentation is easier and more accessible than ever thanks to...

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What great leaders can learn from their customer service teams

09.07.2025 20

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How to understand the new work expectations of Gen Z

01.07.2025 10

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How I Use AI Tools Daily to Build Better Habits and Hold Myself Accountable

With the right systems in place, consistency stops feeling like a grind and starts feeling automatic. AI won't do the work for you — but it can make...

28.06.2025 30

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There's a Hidden Cost of Overnight Growth — Here's What It Is and Why Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Growth that lasts isn't about the moment or the initial hype. It's about what happens in the months and years that follow.

19.06.2025 10

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Here’s how to embrace Gen Z’s desire for purpose and flexibility at work

18.06.2025 10

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5 ways to keep your business ahead of tech disruption

16.06.2025 10

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