F*ck Big Announcements: Small Victories Drive Startups
Startups aren't about big announcements. They are about being in the trenches every day getting just one more small victory. ...
9 Ways to Spot an Opportunity for a New Business
As an advisor to startups and entrepreneurs, I often hear the myth that all new businesses must start with a ...
This LA Startup Raised $15M to Win at eSports
Video gaming often gets lumped together with other un-social activities, when in fact gaming has shifted and is consistently bringing ...
How to Network on Instagram Direct Message
Instagram DM (Direct Message) is the single biggest networking and business development opportunity of this decade. Eventually users will have ...
LA Tech Week in Review
With so much going on in the thriving LA tech and startup ecosystem, it is easy to miss some of ...
What Is the Customer’s Elevator Pitch for Your Startup?
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Moisey Uretsky, co-founder of Digital Ocean (Techstars ’12), a close friend, and one of my ...
3 Ways to Grow a More Engaged Instagram Following
Every day, I hear questions like “How do I grow my Instagram account?” and “How do I use Instagram to grow ...
Lessons From the Military on Winning Funding Battles
Don’t charge the hill until you are “ready.” This probably seems obvious to military types, but I see entrepreneurs violating ...
How Accepting Bitcoin Can Help Your Business
While you may have heard about Bitcoin, you may not realize that this alternative form of payment could benefit your ...
How Value Exchange Can Transform Your Emails into Engagement Machines
A 10-15% email open rate is not helping your business. To grow the number of prospects in your marketing funnel, ...