SoCal CTO
JANUARY 2, 2013
Then we discussed how they could go about finding this startup business advisor. Great question and I believe that just like finding a Technical Advisor for your startup is critical, finding a good mentor is critical. These are not mutually exclusive and good mentors and advisors get into both.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Many of the entrepreneurs I advise or invest with spend considerable time on the Internet, keeping up with technology, customers, and competitors, but very few feel the need for an early personal presence. In fact, some totally avoid it, assuming their product or solution will speak for itself later.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Tech.Co
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
The aim, according to the private college’s press release, is to provide “mentoring, advising and access to resources for up to 15 student- and community-run companies with a philanthropic twist.” Salt Lake City, Utah’s Westminster College debuted it’s Social Impact Incubator on August 30 of this year.
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 19, 2009
I spent nearly a decade building software for large companies and then advising companies on the same. He would have found somebody technical and inspired that individual to work for equity or deferred payment. Good entrepreneurs have a penchant for doing vs. over-analyzing. obviously don’t read this as zero analysis).
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 27, 2011
Most people totally advise against stealth. You always have too much technical debt, too many problems, staff members quitting, not enough capital, customer complaints, etc. Say hello to them at conferences. They think that only by being open and testing your ideas in an open marketplace can you be successful. You don’t.
Tech Zulu Event
AUGUST 21, 2014
Upon entering most every conference, attendees are normally offered a name-tag or some other such identifier to indicate that they have paid for admission. I’ve been advised to go as far as to take the battery out of my mobile-phone for fear that “hackers” are going to steal my information.
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 5, 2010
In a world where 90% of communications is non-verbal imagine what is lost on conference calls. I often advise these CEOs to make the tough choices early in the company’s history – either move up North or build your tech team in LA. If they can’t, I doubt it will become a big, important technical company.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
259 
Let's personalize your content