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The Importance of Benevolent Dictators

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Should you increase your burn rate by adding 2 senior hires who will help you ship faster or sell more but then have less time for fund raising? By definition leaders make hard choices given incomplete information. It’s why I look for strong leaders in companies that I back. You’ll get your accolades.

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Joining A Startup As CFO Is A Good Path To The Top

Startup Professionals Musings

Often I find that experienced investors scan ahead to the management page of a business plan, even before they read the product description. These days, with Sarbanes-Oxley and all the new SEC regulations, an MBA does not begin to cover the accounting, process, and tax knowledge needed to steer a company’s finances.

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7 Reasons Why Startup CFOs Become CEO Candidates

Startup Professionals Musings

Often I find that experienced investors scan ahead to the management page of a business plan, even before they read the product description. These days, with Sarbanes-Oxley and all the new SEC regulations, an MBA does not begin to cover the accounting, process, and tax knowledge needed to steer a company’s finances.

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Every Small Business Should Celebrate the Positives

Startup Professionals Musings

Sponsored by VISA Business Running a small business as an entrepreneur is a never-ending challenge of new products, customers, competitors, and an unpredictable economy. This week is National Small Business Week in the US, so it’s a good time to celebrate your successes, and allow the rest of us to acknowledge your dedication and innovations.

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How Honey Offers A Shortcut To Savings, with Ryan Hudson

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We spoke with Ryan Hudson, one of the co-founders of the Pasadena company, to learn more about the tool. Ryan Hudson: Honey is a new company here in Southern California, based in Pasadena. There are lots of sites, with different codes to choose from, some of which are expired, some of which are for product that you aren't buying.

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Seven Attributes of a Startup Dream Team CFO

Startup Professionals Musings

Often I find that experienced investors scan ahead to the management page of a business plan, even before they read the product description. These days, with Sarbanes-Oxley and all the new SEC regulations, an MBA does not begin to cover the accounting, process, and tax knowledge needed to steer a company’s finances.

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10 Actions That Will Transform You From Good To Great

Startup Professionals Musings

In my experience, there is no magic gene involved, just simple good habits executed consistently and convincingly until everyone around you wants to follow your example. Be accountable for your actions. Check your ego at the door (and keep it there). I have just found ten thousand ways that won’t work.” Drive innovation.