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One of the very first lessons any early-stage entrepreneur must learn is the art and science of raising capital. It is a never-ending process that is truly a major component of the lifeblood of any company. Regardless of how good a product might be, or how tremendously it solves an acknowledged prob...
Key Takeaways Much of the responsibility for advancing the circular economy has been directed towards firms, yet many reuse opportunities can only be achieved through environmentally compliant, household-level recycling behaviors. Fortunately, if leveraged correctly, curbside feedback mechanisms can...
In November 2018, allegations came out that Facebook’s leadership team had knowingly worked to “ delay, deny, and deflect ” multiple scandals the company had been accused of (such as 2016 Russian election interference as well as sharing users’ personal data). As noted in a New York Times ’ opinion a...
Key Takeaways Understand the Keystone concept of survival Analyze and identify your greatest value Identify the optimal business ecosystem for your skill set I have always been intrigued by the lessons of nature. Many of the most effective and successful product ideas we have are the result of nothi...
Key Takeaways Leaders can feel stress if they’re trying to solve a problem with more than one right answer using an ‘either/or’ approach. Leveraging the power of ‘And’ might lead to better results. Dr. Barry Johnson’s “Polarity Map” provides leaders with a valuable tool to manage that approach. Our ...
It’s important for entrepreneurs to find the right sales model if they are going to be successful. We earlier identified some of the common ones in part one of this piece . But there’s more to learn. For products that are highly technical, have a long selling process or require an extended learning ...
Have you ever heard of “Fat Cat Thursday”[1]? It means that by the end of the first three working days of the year, some people— like the top CEOs — may have earned the amount of money a typical worker will take home in a year. While some wealthier people obviously enjoy more than almost everyone el...
Curiosity is a powerful tool in our leadership toolbox. In the broadest sense, curiosity is about having a strong desire to know or learn something. And its impact is significant; it can improve our relationships, help us build our expertise and be more innovative. Many of my clients want to explore...
I’m always fascinated by the creative ways that people find to lead. Nick DeForest and his counterparts with the Globetrottin’ ADs have certainly found one. Nick works in athletic administration at The American International School - Vienna, and a couple of years ago he tweeted about The Soul of a T...
Key Takeaways Learn techniques in this article to build a strong financial model Read here about common pitfalls to avoid Looking to create a startup? Have dreams of being an entrepreneur? Good for you! But read this first; it could save you from headaches, heartaches and lost opportunities… I speak...
