Startups thrive on visionary founders who are deeply committed to their ideas. They identify gaps in the market, see opportunities others don’t, and possess the relentless drive to bring something new into the world. However, for all the traits that make them successful, founders are also susceptible to what tennis commentators might call “unforced errors”—avoidable […]
Scaling a company is one of entrepreneurship’s most exhilarating and challenging phases. Having navigated this journey multiple times, I’ve distilled the crucial focus areas founders and CEOs must prioritize. These five pillars are foundational to scaling up and doing so sustainably and strategically. 1. Strategic Vision and Alignment As a CEO, your foremost responsibility is to […]
From its origins as a device to pitch script ideas to its now customary place in business and networking introductions, the elevator pitch is used to sell something—your company, a product, a script, a business plan, or yourself. With business moving faster than ever and the never-ending distraction from smartphones, the elevator pitch has never […]
Many entrepreneurs launch with a fire in their belly and the dream of selling for big money someday. But that exit is just a dream for many because they don’t understand what an exit-able company looks like. An often-overlooked aspect of building a successful business is preparing for an eventual exit. This doesn’t necessarily mean selling the […]
I am frequently asked for recommended resources and tools for entrepreneurs and startups. So here is a list of tools, blogs, and other resources that I have personally used and would use again in my startups. Many other options aren’t on my list, but I have limited the list to options I’ve used or worked […]
The path to successfully exiting (selling) your business is both exhilarating and full of unknowns. Whether thinking about selling in a year or further in the future, you need to start preparing now. The distinction between preparation and planning is pivotal, especially when considering exit strategies. While both components are essential to successfully executing a […]
Traditional business plans are dead in startups, replaced by better tools like the Business Model Canvas and Lean Canvas, but that doesn’t mean planning is dead. While much is written about the high failure of startups, the reality is that many more startup ideas never make it beyond the idea phase because founders don’t know […]
In business and sports, two potent forces drive individuals and teams toward success or failure: the fear of losing and the drive to win. While these concepts may seem similar at first glance, their implications and manifestations differ significantly in business and athletics. Let’s delve into these divergent mindsets, exploring how they shape strategies, impact […]
I am frequently asked for recommended resources and tools for entrepreneurs and startups. So here is a list of tools, blogs, and other resources that I have personally used and would use again in my startups. Many other options aren’t on my list, but I have limited the list to options I’ve used or worked […]
I am frequently asked for recommended resources and tools for entrepreneurs and startups. So here is a list of tools, blogs, and other resources that I have personally used and would use again in my startups. There are many other options that aren’t on my list, but I have limited the list to options I’ve […]
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