Book Competition Demand Writing 
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 12, 2014
It’s building a product that is substantially differentiated, and, as Bill Gross, one of the most prolific tech entrepreneurs of our era says, “ It needs to be 10x better than the competition ” (because if you shoot for that then in competitive markets you might achieve 3x. Simply write a great book?
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 7, 2021
Most entrepreneurs avoid setting up a board of directors for their new business unless or until they sign up an investor who demands a seat on the board. Board rules and governance policies should be articulated in writing and voted upon. It’s a complex competitive world out there, and learning is a full-time role.
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Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 22, 2014
So I thought I’d write about out with what I would look for in a VC knowing what I know now and why. Most VCs are book smart. It’s insanely competitive to get into our industry so most have degrees from institutions like Stanford, Harvard, Wharton and University of Chicago (blatant plug ;-). It’s not you.
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 27, 2011
I find it amusing when a journalist writes an article about a prominent startup (either privately held or preparing for an IPO) and decries that, “They’re not even profitable!” Fast early growth in a market is often eroded when competition gets fierce and prices are forced down due to competition.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 1, 2015
Most entrepreneurs avoid setting up a board of directors for their new business unless or until they sign up an investor who demands a seat on the board. Board rules and governance policies should be articulated in writing and voted upon. It’s a complex competitive world out there, and learning is a full-time role.
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 25, 2016
The questions that a VC mulls before writing a check are precisely the questions you should be asking yourself. For example, if you’re going to build a travel planning website (as many, many startup entrepreneurs do) your basic research would be: How much do people spend on travel books / guides today? Competition.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 2, 2016
Most entrepreneurs avoid setting up a board of directors for their new business unless or until they sign up an investor who demands a seat on the board. Board rules and governance policies should be articulated in writing and voted upon. It’s a complex competitive world out there, and learning is a full-time role.
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