One way to answer this is to look back at some of our favorite reads of the year.
So this week I’m revisiting a few things:
Our readers’ favorite Anyhouck posts of the year
My favorite posts from others that I added to my reading list during the year
Standout episodes of the Anyhouck podcast
On the Pod: Aleksandr Volodarsky
Aleksandr’s got a big voice on X/Twitter and he brought strong opinions to our chat.
We touched on some interesting topics like:
Why he regrets raising a small bit of money early on in the company’s history
Why it was hard to commit to a pivot away from a grand vision into something simpler… but that was working
Why he went viral after laying people off despite the company being profitable
Check it out below on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.
The Best of 2024
From the Anyhouck Archives
These were some of our top performing issues of the year, in terms of feedback from all of you. There’s a good mix of fundraising, growth, and interpersonal leadership topics.
From Houck’s Reading List
Each month I add a bunch of articles I found and liked that month to my reading list, which all Anyhouck members can check out in our Telegram chat at any time.
Here’s a small sample of my favorites from this year:
From the Anyhouck Podcast
Tyler Denk of Beehiiv
This was our first episode, and it’s worth revisiting. Tyler’s managed to scale Beehiiv incredibly quickly in a market that many thought had already been captured.
Sam Corcos of Levels
This was a special episode where we focused almost exclusively on growth. Sam went deep explaining how the a16z-backed Levels uses various channels, and how to maximize impact from each.
Pujun Bhatnagar of Kintsugi
A more recent episode that stood out to me immediately after the convo, Pujun’s candor, ambition, and remarkable track record already in his journey as a founder makes for an inspiring listen.