7 Tips for Fostering a Strong Work Ethic
Great entrepreneurs have long been the epitome of people with a great work ethic. But many complain to me that it is becoming harder and harder to find team members…
Business Basics Posts
Ten Essential Tips for Strong Execution
After the idea, it’s all about execution. I often hear from investors that a great idea is necessary, but not sufficient. The most important thing is a proven team, meaning…
Success is Market Driven, not Technology Driven
Too many entrepreneurs develop a new product without regard to market demand, then build an entire strategy based on creating a need, rather than acting on an existing market need…
Look Past Early Adopters for Feedback
For most new high-tech products, the first customers are always “early adopters.” The conventional wisdom is that early adopters are the ideal target for new products, to get business rolling…
What’s a clever video worth?
What's a clever video worth? In the case of startup Dollar Shave Club, it's worth a million dollar investment from prominent investors Kleiner Perkins and Andreesen Horowitz. …
Is Your Startup Team Up to the Task?
Most people think that the Peter Principle (employee rises to his level of incompetence) only applies to large organizations. Let me assure you that it is also alive and well…
Women are Taking the Lead as Entrepreneurs
I often get asked the age-old question (by men) of “Who are the best entrepreneurs, men or women?” Women already believe they know the answer, so they never ask. I…
10 Tips for Naming Your Company
First things first – your startup needs a name! This may seem a silly and frivolous task, but it may be the most important decision you make. The name of…
Making the Move from Corporate to Startup
Mid-level or even top executives who “grew up” in large companies often look with envy at startups, and dream of how easy it must be running a small organization, where…
Stay in College if you Want to Start the Next Google
Many believe that entrepreneurs are born, not made. While I agree that successful company builders usually have a natural inclination to be entrepreneurs, a good education helps polish that apple…