The Strategic Power of Networking
When I got involved in the NYC startup scene some years back, I had zero network. In order ...
Understanding Network Effects
I am a big fan of A16Z podcasts, and they just released a terrific episode on Network Effect. Network effect ...
Social Media Goals: Being Found vs. Standing Out
When it comes to social media marketing for small businesses, there are a lot of moving parts. As a business ...
Successful Selling Only Begins With the Sale
Let’s face facts. Sales people love to close sales, because that is how they are incentivized, through sales commissions. Call ...
6 Principles For Proper Use of Funds From Investors
Entrepreneurs looking for investor funding often fail to realize that all money comes with strings attached. For example, if you ...
Why Entrepreneurs Do Not Need a Track Record to Succeed
As an entrepreneur, I see the world a bit differently. Since I have never had a full-time job or received ...
5 Keys to Managing Your Team for Effectiveness and Efficiency
I’ve been fortunate to work on some extraordinary teams and I’ve learned countless lessons about how high performing teams function. ...
Bitcoin and the Role of Known Devices
Last summer, JPMorgan Chase lost over 80 million customer records. In 2013, Target lost over 40 million records. These two cyber-attacks ...
The 4 Stages From a Startup to a Sustainable Business
According to most definitions, an entrepreneur is one who envisions a new and different business, meaning one that is not ...
The Wicked Truth About CEO Anxiety and How to Break Through
Being a CEO comes with the immense responsibility of continually driving growth by providing vision, purpose and leadership to your ...