Kernel Strategies

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Grand visions are great — but they don’t pay the bills.

In order to generate traction for a new idea, you need to start with a strategy that delivers simple, tangible value to a very specific set of people, with a very specific set of needs. This is true for all businesses, but it’s 1000x more true for startups toiling in obscurity with few resources.