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5 Things They Won’t Tell You About Fundraising

Raising startup capital requires an enormous amount of energy. While most entrepreneurs believe their startups are worthy, the... Read more

There Is No Sense Of Urgency…

I hear that from CEOs on occasion. This is a message to them (sent with love). Read more

10 Commandments For Good Hiring

Hiring well is not magic. It is not luck. Far too many lazy entrepreneurs claim that no matter... Read more

The Truth About Competition

Not much, actually. Read more

Party Time

Start-ups suck at celebrating. I’m not kidding. I know the common perception is that start-ups, unlike their large... Read more

The Gladiator Entrepreneur

Shut yourself down, or your body will do it for you. Applaud the gladiator entrepreneur! She travels across... Read more

When Storytelling Goes Too Far…

CEOs need to be (at a minimum) competent storytellers. Great oratory is a plus but not a requirement.... Read more

Doing What You Love Is Dangerous…

Every founder I know has a particular part of the business they love. Not surprisingly, that’s where they... Read more

To Share Or Not To Share — The CEO’s Dilemma

Should I share that information with my team? It’s a question I receive from my CEOs with great... Read more

The Sober List

It is not arrogant to say No. It is not rude to say No. It is not inconsiderate... Read more

Product Market Fit Will Slap You In the Face

I had a call earlier today with one of my CEOs. He tried to convince me his company... Read more

Start-Up Founder — Have To Run Your First Board Meeting?

You’ve built an interesting business. You have a team, customers, and dollars are starting to flow in. You... Read more

For Entrepreneurs, How To Do Conferences Right

For the young entrepreneur, conferences represent a wealth of opportunity to drive sales, forge partnerships, court investors and... Read more

At Least One Of Us Is Getting Some Sleep

WHY HAVING A CO-FOUNDER IS SO VALUABLE I was chatting with one of my CEOs earlier yesterday evening.... Read more