Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 13, 2021
In my role as mentor to many of you aspiring entrepreneurs, I often find you convinced that all you need to start is a unique innovation or idea , and now you are ready to jump in with both feet and enjoy the ride. I’m always impressed when I see very young people running a lemonade stand, selling t-shirts, or servicing a newspaper route.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
One of the complaints I often hear from engaged business professionals is that their new ideas, innovations, and change recommendations are unfairly criticized or dismissed without analysis. This argument is actually not attacking the idea, but shows a generalized resistance to change. Your idea has unpredictable negative side effects.
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Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 4, 2023
In reality, resource constraints should be seen by startups a competitive advantage, by forcing them to develop new markets, and to think differently and act differently than existing players. How entrepreneurs respond to these will become a larger and larger determinant of startup growth, competitive position, and success.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 11, 2023
That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. Watch that patent provide a real barrier to competitive entry.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Leveraging the global network will improve your odds of a highly skilled match, and bring diversity, as well as more innovative ideas and thinking to your team. Higher worker engagement and satisfaction. Traditional career talent sourcing normally limits your geographic reach, or imposes large relocations costs and delays.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Trying to do everything is a sure way to maximize stress, lower job satisfaction, and minimize productivity. This early stage is often called the idea stage, best populated by people who see the need for change early, or always have a vision for unmet opportunities, or a better way to do things.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 16, 2020
That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. Watch that patent provide a real barrier to competitive entry.
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