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Startup Burn I’m fortunate to have just returned from a week at Burning Man. It was my 3rd burn in as many years. It’s a special, different, and difficult place.
Startup Burn I’m fortunate to have just returned from a week at Burning Man. It was my 3rd burn in as many years. It’s a special, different, and difficult place.
Humans Are Messy “Can’t we just leave our emotions at home?” A frustrated CEO asked me this question today. He was navigating some cultural challenges on his team. The company
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 opposite generally is true.
“There Is No Sense Of Urgency…” I hear that from CEOs on occasion. This is a message to them (sent with love). If your team lacks urgency, it’s your fault.
10 Commandments For Good Hiring Hiring well is not magic. It is not luck. Far too many lazy entrepreneurs claim that no matter the effort, half of the people you
The Truth About Competition “We have no competition…” When I hear this phrase, I typically have the same thought… the entrepreneur is lying to him/herself, the entrepreneur is lying to
Party Time Start-ups suck at celebrating. I’m not kidding. I know the common perception is that start-ups, unlike their large company counterparts, know how to balance fun and work. There
The Gladiator Entrepreneur Shut yourself down, or your body will do it for you. Applaud the gladiator entrepreneur! She travels across 10 cities in 8 days. She puts in 80-hour
When Storytelling Goes Too Far… CEOs need to be (at a minimum) competent storytellers. Great oratory is a plus but not a requirement. The CEO is the ultimate salesperson whether
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 spend their time. Product founders spend
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