Demand Ideas Mentor Metrics 
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 11, 2023
In my experience as a mentor, I find that keeping creative thinking in the balance is a challenge for every startup, due to the natural employee tendency to resist change. Using data metrics alone for decisions, without seeking the root problem and alternative solutions, kills creativity. Diversity challenges group think.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 4, 2022
If you find yourself being surprised by new competitor offerings and customer demands, then perhaps you are not paying attention. New blood and new ideas are keys to agility. That means making sure you are utilizing coaching and mentoring, as well as training to keep up with changes in technology and the marketplace.
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Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 10, 2022
Thus, in my mentoring of potential technical entrepreneurs who have a real passion for their technology, I often recommend that they find a co-founder who can manage the marketing and execution elements of the new venture. Many smart people I know fall into the category of “idea” people.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 18, 2020
In my experience as a mentor, I find that keeping creative thinking in the balance is a challenge for every startup, due to the natural employee tendency to resist change. Using data metrics alone for decisions, without seeking the root problem and alternative solutions, kills creativity. Diversity challenges group think.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
I’m a believer in the old saying that investors look for great people, more than great ideas. They mentor each other, and seek out experts in domains outside their current expertise and experience. Using metrics to measure results and commitments. Assembling a winning team and delivering results.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 28, 2021
Almost every entrepreneur and new business owner I mentor is certain that his/her idea has a very high probability of success, and all find it hard to believe that ninety percent of startups ultimately fail. You need the funding and support, but venture capitalists can be very demanding, and set high targets.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
As a new business advisor and occasional investor, I get approached regularly by people who have a dream or a new business idea, and are looking for support and money to make it a reality. Thus, I’m more impressed with entrepreneurs who ask me to review their implementation plan, rather than listen again to their idea.
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