The Most Important Characteristic of Successful Startup Founders
There are an infinite number of blogs (including this one*) that provide advice and insight into starting companies. Many of ...
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6 Entrepreneur Recovery Steps When Profits Plateau
A good many startups I know have been “successful” over a couple of years in overcoming the challenges of starting ...
3 Profit-Eroding Expenses That Startups Must Avoid
The biggest mistake startup founders make in allocating their capital is not monitoring financial results. As a result, they end ...
Here is Why You Do Not Ask a Best Friend to be Your Startup Mentor
Friends tell you what you want to hear. Mentors tell you what you need to hear. When the message is ...
The Best Entrepreneurs Relish but Manage Conflicts
Many entrepreneurs are not prepared for conflict, or actively avoid it. Their vision, passion and focus are so strong that ...
Internalize Your Investor Pitch: Why and How
The Dangers of Memorization Many entrepreneurs attempt to memorize their investor pitch as part of their pitch preparation. They write ...
Doing the Startup Smoke and Mirrors Dance
Oftentimes, a magician uses "smoke and mirrors" to make something disappear, right before your eyes. With early-stage entrepreneurs, "smoke and ...
6 Reasons why Developers Make Better Entrepreneurs
There are lots of “programmers who have made phenomenal business people (Marissa Mayer, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos to ...
Silicon Valley’s Brain Drain
Where Have All the Innovators Gone? Growing up in Silicon Valley was a magical experience. The area was full of ...
5 Pieces of Investment Advice Entrepreneurs Should Ignore
Entrepreneurs know what it takes to get things done. When it comes to funding your ventures, making decisive management calls ...