great-expectations 
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
This is part of my ongoing series called “ Start-up Lessons.&#. He writes with a great perspective and is well worth reading. I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 25, 2023
No matter how well your business seems to have worked for you up to this point, you can be certain that it will need to be heavily transformed for tomorrow’s new world-wide economy and no industry sector boundaries. Outsourcing the entirety of building a new system. None of us can afford to be a silo anymore.
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Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 27, 2020
Many entrepreneurs are convinced that banks are not worth the effort for startups, especially early-stage ones that still don’t have a revenue stream, or collateral to back up their financing needs. A question I get from time to time is “Can I ever expect any backing from my bank for a great opportunity?”
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 11, 2023
In reality, based on my experience as a startup advisor and investor, these constraints lead the best entrepreneurs to the most innovative solutions and new markets otherwise overlooked by their peers and competitors. I believe it all starts with you as a leadership role model, and the mindset and expectations you broadcast to your team.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 22, 2023
Many entrepreneurs are convinced that banks are not worth the effort for startups, especially early-stage ones that still don’t have a revenue stream, or collateral to back up their financing needs. A question I get from time to time is “Can I ever expect any backing from my bank for a great opportunity?”
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 29, 2022
In reality, it doesn’t take a huge investment of money and time to build a prototype today. When you wave your arms and describe your future product, everyone sees what they want to see, and it looks great. Many ideas I hear sound great, but I have no idea if they can be implemented. Quantify the implementation challenges.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
In reality, it doesn’t take a huge investment of money and time to build a prototype today. When you wave your arms and describe your future product, everyone sees what they want to see, and it looks great. Many ideas I hear sound great, but I have no idea if they can be implemented. Quantify the implementation challenges.
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