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M&A Lessons from Uber's Hypergrowth Phase

Emil Michael is the former Chief Business Officer at Uber. Emil shares M&A lessons from Uber during their hypergrowth phase. You can check out our Execs episode with Emil here.

AMA: Florent Silve, VP Data Science at Hotel Engine

Florent Silve is the VP of Data Science and Engineering at Hotel Engine, joined On Deck Data Science for an AMA.

How to Lead a Growth Team in a Hypergrowth Company

In this Q&A, Morgan Brown (Shopify, ex-Facebook) shares his thoughts on how to successfully operate in the hypergrowth phase as the leader of a growth function.

AMA: Timo Pelz, VP Business Marketing at Reddit

This is an AMA recap from On Deck Marketing. Timo Pelz, VP Business Marketing at Reddit, is a full stack, generalist marketer with global experience. Previously, Timo built business marketing teams at Facebook and Instagram.

Partnerships as a Growth Channel: Lessons from Stripe and Notion

Partnerships can be a powerful growth lever for startups. In this post, Cristina Cordova (ex-Stripe, Notion) shares her insights on identifying partnership opportunities, different types of partnerships, and how startups can successfully negotiate with larger organizations.

Proven Cold Outreach Tactics for Job Seekers

Features tactical approaches for cold outreach that can increase your chances of getting you closer to that next big role.

How To Hire Your First VP of Growth (and other A+ Growth Talent)

Morgan Brown is the VP of Growth at Shopify. He was previously Director of Product Management at Facebook and Chief Operating Officer of Inman News.. In this Q&A, Morgan shares insights on hiring growth talent. This article is an abridged summary from his interview on our Execs podcast.

SaaS Pricing Strategy: A Step-by-Step Blueprint

This post gives you a blueprint for how to think about pricing, while providing tactical advice that will help you follow through and execute on your strategy.

A Guide to On Deck Programs for Leaders and Professionals

On Deck programs help ambitious professionals get their “seat at the table” and do the best work of their lives. Joining our curated communities increases your surface area of opportunity by connecting you with peers and mentors at the frontiers of your industry. This post is an overview of our programs for leaders and professionals who want to accelerate their careers.

A Short Guide to Thriving at Early-Stage Startups

Working at early-stage startups is often a test of your ability to keep things moving forward amidst constant change. If you’re coming from a larger company, or if you’re transitioning from a non-tech industry, here are five mindset shifts that help you adapt and thrive at a startup.

AMA: Christine Sou, Program Partner at On Deck

Christine Sou (Program Partner @ On Deck Product Management, ex: Wise, PlayStation, Zillow) ran an AMA in ODPM. Here's the recap.

AMA: David Hoang, Head of Product Design at Webflow

David Hoang, Head of Product Design at Webflow, ran an AMA in On Deck Design. Here's the recap.

How to Build a Durable Relationship With Your Manager

A lot of us allow ourselves to be passively managed at work, even in roles that we really like. Managing up is important though, and it’s not just about getting ahead.

How To Establish Yourself as a Subject Matter Expert

Here’s how to leverage your expertise in your field and get invited to podcasts, conferences, and even increase your job security.

Make the Most of Your Career Transition with Introspection, Bravery, and Community-Support

Making a plan when you’re switching industries can be difficult. Here’s how to make a career transition with introspection, bravery, and community-support.