Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
In fact, I often have to tell aspiring entrepreneurs that their inventions have zero value, at least not until they are put in the context of a business plan, with qualified people committed to executing the plan. Of course it helps to have innovative technologies before you start building a business.
InfoChachkie
JANUARY 27, 2014
A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. Entrepreneurs typically embrace celebrity investments, while most sophisticated investors prefer to avoid famous entertainment or sports personalities on the cap table. What’s the cause of this incongruence? Share and Enjoy.
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InfoChachkie
JULY 21, 2016
A version of this article previously appeared in The Wall Street Journal. The reality television show Shark Tank makes for entertaining content but many of its underlying messages are potentially detrimental to tech entrepreneurs. Experienced entrepreneurs have no issues parsing where reality stops and entertainment begins.
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 30, 2010
This post was originally published in a shorter (more sensible) format in the Wall Street Journal online. My advice to entrepreneurs was and is “ when the hors d’oeuvres tray is being passed take two ” (e.g. If you’re short on time click on the WSJ link and read the 990 word version there.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 8, 2018
In fact, I often have to tell aspiring entrepreneurs that their inventions have zero value, at least not until they are put in the context of a business plan, with qualified people committed to executing the plan. Of course it helps to have innovative technologies before you start building a business.
SoCal Delicious
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Ten Tech Entrepreneurs Who Are Putting LA on the Map. ” Residents of Northern California (everyone north of Bakersfield) don’t understand how we do it, constantly touting Palo Alto’s tech scene. magazine and the LA Business Journal. Follow PandoDaily: Search. Skip to primary content. Post navigation.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 18, 2014
In fact, I often have to tell aspiring entrepreneurs that their inventions have zero value, at least not until they are put in the context of a business plan, with qualified people committed to executing the plan. Of course, it helps to have innovative technologies before you start building a business.
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