StartUp Advisor:
StartUp Advisor:
The Key to Unlocking Startup Growth is Visibility
I’ve witnessed countless journeys of innovation and ambition. In this article, we’ll dive into a bold assertion that challenges conventional thinking in the startup world. If you’re a startup founder, you may have encountered this scenario: You’ve poured your heart and soul into building a product, and everyone in your immediate circle—friends, family, colleagues—adores it. […]
Unlocking Success: The Vital Role of Growth in Startups
I’ve had the privilege of delving into the intricate workings of countless startups. Through these experiences, I’ve distilled a fundamental truth that defines the very essence of what makes a startup: growth. In this article, I’ll explore why growth is the linchpin of startup success and how it encapsulates the core of what startups are […]
Founder Evolution or Extinction: There’s No Middle Ground
Startup founders either evolve faster than their startup or become its anchor. Maturity isn’t optional; it’s your startup’s life insurance.
Mastering Early-Stage Capital: Your Speed of Execution Is the Key
I’ve had the privilege of working closely with numerous founders in their quest to secure early-stage capital. Through these experiences, I’ve come to realize a fundamental truth that often separates the successful from the struggling: the importance of execution speed. There’s no denying that having a compelling problem to solve, a groundbreaking solution, and a […]
Orphan StartUp Founders: No Place To Call Home
Dear Reader, Being a StartUp Founder can feel like being a nomad. You’re driven by a vision, fueled by passion, but often, you find yourself alone, with no place to call home. [Tweet] The brutal world of nomad or sometimes referred to as orphan founders is a place where dreams are born, innovation thrives, but […]
StartUp Arrogance: Brand Beats Product. Every Single Day.
Dear Reader, Welcome to the era where brand doesn’t just beat product; it annihilates it. Founders who don’t recognize that brand needs to be one step ahead of product will learn the hard way. [Tweet This] Brand isn’t just a logo or website. It’s the entire experience, it’s the person’s gut feeling about your product. […]
StartUp Founders: The Misunderstood Lunatics?
Dear Reader, May you be blessed with a lifetime of being misunderstood — by those who recognize that innovation requires critics, lunatics, and unapologetic visionaries.(tweet this) Book: “Loonshots” by Safi Bahcall – How to nurture the crazy ideas that win wars…. Last week: Founder Glow Up: With All Your Sh*t, You’re Still The Best CEO. […]
The Founder’s Dilemma: The Business Of Hard Choices
Dear Reader, Brutal dilemmas are the fabric of being a founder. It’s the grit driving each decision, the resilience to endure the fallout, and the tenacity to continue despite overwhelming odds. (tweet this) Book: The Founder’s Dilemmas by Noam Wasserman – a decade of research delves into the dirty reality of control. Last week: Founder […]
Founder Glow Up: With All Your Sh*t, You’re Still The Best CEO
Dear Reader, Brutal truth: Despite your inexperience, your internal doubts, your secret screw-ups, and your raw edges. Despite the fact that you’re probably a pretty sh*t CEO by traditional standards, you’re likely still the best CEO for your StartUp.(tweet this) Book: “Zero To One” by Peter Thiel – A blueprint for innovators to build the […]
