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7 Ethical Fictions Lead Many New Entrepreneurs Astray

Startup Professionals Musings

New entrepreneurs tend to focus only on getting the product right, and assume that the right culture and ethics will come later simply by hiring good people. I saw a good summary of these in the classic book, “ Ethical Leadership ,” by Andrew Leigh, an expert in this area. The reality is different. Ethics can’t be managed.

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6 Myths On Starting A New Business That Can Kill You

Startup Professionals Musings

As an advisor to business owners, and an occasional angel investor, my job is to separate the actual challenges from the common misconceptions that distract many promising entrepreneurs while building the leadership team required for your solution, marketing, and finance success. Partner with experts who share the risk.

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7 Delusions About Business Ethics Limit Future Growth

Startup Professionals Musings

New entrepreneurs tend to focus only on getting the product right, and assume that the right culture and ethics will come later simply by hiring good people. I saw a good summary of these in a classic book, “ Ethical Leadership ,” by Andrew Leigh, an expert in this area. The reality is different. Ethics can’t be managed.

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Why Raising Too Much Money Can Harm Your Startup

Both Sides of the Table

I understand this instinct for more capital and I have two very different personal experiences: In my first company we raised an A-round of $16.5 million and in my second company we raised only $500,000 by choice. Each person is the company has to personally do more vs. lead others doing work. People do what people do.

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Startup Founders Face Serious Business Culture Myths

Startup Professionals Musings

New entrepreneurs tend to focus only on getting the product right, and assume that the right culture and ethics will come later simply by hiring good people. times the return of other companies over the last 10 years. I saw a good summary of these in a recent book, “ Ethical Leadership ,” by Andrew Leigh, an expert in this area.

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7 Cultural Myths That Can Destroy Your Moral Compass

Startup Professionals Musings

New entrepreneurs tend to focus only on getting the product right, and assume that the right culture and ethics will come later simply by hiring good people. times the return of other companies over the last 10 years. In fact, they need an early focus on developing their moral compass, as well as setting the right ethical tone.

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7 Myths About Ethics Which Will Hurt Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

New entrepreneurs tend to focus only on getting the product right, and assume that the right culture and ethics will come later simply by hiring good people. times the return of other companies over the last 10 years. I saw a good summary of these in a new book, “ Ethical Leadership ,” by Andrew Leigh, an expert in this area.