There are four major sources that the entrepreneur and startup can utilize to identify advisory board candidates. Most experienced CEOs will tell you to begin close by, with who you know. Your personal network and your company are a great place to start.
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The Perfect Entrepreneurial T-E-A-M: Transformer, Examiner, Architect, and Mover
If you can’t feed a team with two pizzas, then the team is too large. – Jeff Bezos. Investors want to invest in people more than products, because people make products.
Two Important Ways to Use Feedback to Improve Business Performance
The basic question that most plans leave unanswered is, “How do I know if my plan is working?”
Brutal Honesty: What the Military Taught Me About Startup Success
There is one key to ensuring your best chance at startup success: “Brutal Honesty.” Without that, you likely will not succeed.
Due Diligence Demands on the Rise for Entrepreneurs
As Angels and VCs are tightening their fists, entrepreneurs are less likely to get next stage funding. Having a great team, pitch and front man are simply not enough.
Confidence vs. Arrogance in Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs tend to be arrogant. This sounds rather like a criticism, but it’s more a statement of fact and a caution.
What’s the Difference between a Lifestyle Business and a Scalable Company?
After twenty-five years as an entrepreneur, the most common misunderstanding is the difference between “lifestyle” and “scalable” businesses.
150+ Startup Acronyms for Entrepreneurs
Although I have more than 25 years of experience working with business, entrepreneurial and technical personnel, I continue to experience unfamiliar acronyms. As a result, I decided to create a quick reference list summarizing acronyms utilized in the startup and entrepreneurial community.
Accelerators Focusing on Women-led Startups
More than 200 million women entrepreneurs across the globe are operating new businesses. We’ve provided insight into Women Accelerators supporting women entrepreneurship in the United States by developing a listing of startup accelerators that focus on the female entrepreneur and their companies.
You Can’t Think Like an Investor Until You Become One
I can confirm that not only will you increase your network with more successful individuals, you’ll form great relationships, learn from others about what it takes to become a great investor, and (maybe) get an early entry into the exciting and inspiring world of venture investing. You’ll also get a better sense of the big picture of the whole investment cycle.