I Love Whiskey
I love whiskey. In fact, my wife says that I love whiskey and golf more than I love her, even though I have told her many times that I love…
Business Basics Posts
Start Your Business with No Money
I’m a fairly active blogger and much of the stuff I write can be found right here on Hot Sauce. This is the first time I’ve ever written a title…
The Software Startup CEO: The Prototyper in Chief
I’ve worked with many passionate entrepreneurs wanting to build a great new software company. As the new business-oriented CEO, they will almost always shy away from getting into the gritty…
Are You Truly Disruptive?
Disruption is one of the most overused words in business today. Many entrepreneurs make claims to be disruptive; often implying that the product or technology they are developing is far…
Effective Networking Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Business networking is one of the most effective ways for a startup founder to find mentors, investors, and even key executive candidates. The prospect of where and how to network,…
Ten Podcasts for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurial creativity can’t thrive in a vacuum. It needs data and knowledge, and constant exposure to new ideas and perspectives. If you spend 100% of your time focusing only on…
Are You a ‘Get It Done’ Entrepreneur?
Any investor will tell you that great business ideas are "dime-a-dozen." Lots of people have great ideas all the time. Most investors feel that a "great" entrepreneur with a "so-so"…
Don’t Let Technology Block Your View of the Big Picture
The most successful entrepreneurs and executives I have seen are savvy business people first, and experts in their field second. This may seem counter-intuitive to technologists, especially in an era…
Keeping Up With Today’s Networked Customer
Every startup needs to understand that the customer paradigm has dramatically shifted over the past two years with pervasive social networks and smartphones. The customer base is no longer a…
Learn the Startup Ropes as an Early Employee
Making the leap from the corporate world to starting your own company is tough. You can make it easier for yourself by joining an existing startup on the ground floor…