Startup 101 articles are instructional in nature. They educate on a specific topic and act as reference pieces that can be revisited repeatedly over time.
Startup 101
Startup 101 articles are instructional in nature. They educate on a specific topic and act as reference pieces that can be revisited repeatedly over time.
Imagine this: You're a founder who, after years of toil, hard work, high risk, and grinding on nights and weekends, finally sees the light at the end of the tunnel: an acquisition. You're in talks with a multinational firm to acquire your startup, the fruit of
The great John Lennon said, “Money can’t buy me love''. One may not be able to find love through money, but in the world of startups, you can love the group you take money from. This Valentine's Day I thought I'd take the
What is the difference between early, growth, and mature company operating environments?
People either intuitively or experientially understand there are differences between early and late-stage environments. Unfortunately, these differences are most often described either ambiguously, unfairly, or inaccurately. “Startups are fact-paced” is one such an example we’ve all heard.
What is the difference between early, growth, and mature company operating environments?
People either intuitively or experientially understand there are differences between early and late-stage environments. Unfortunately, these differences are most often described either ambiguously, unfairly, or inaccurately. “Startups are fact-paced” is one such an example we’ve all heard.
Imagine this: You're a founder who, after years of toil, hard work, high risk, and grinding on nights and weekends, finally sees the light at the end of the tunnel: an acquisition. You're in talks with a multinational firm to acquire your startup, the fruit of
The great John Lennon said, “Money can’t buy me love''. One may not be able to find love through money, but in the world of startups, you can love the group you take money from. This Valentine's Day I thought I'd take the
In my roles as headhunter, VC, head of talent, and CEO, I've interviewed roughly 2,500 executives over the last 18 years, each interview lasting between an hour and 90 minutes. Interviews are invasive and revealing. I take them seriously. For me, each of these interviewees becomes an
The pandemic has changed everything. The way we live, the way we interact, the way we eat at our favorite restaurants, the way we work, and most definitely the way we job search.
With such a significant increase in unemployment and people in the job market, applying for jobs and
A well-known CFO in the area. Praised in his industry as a true expert that was great to work with. Every reference and every skill checked the box. The candidate was excited and energized about the role, and the board was similar. Then came the offer. As a CFO, the
Career conversations are a critical ingredient of high-performing teams. Your employees are going to grow with or without you. You can either be a part of that growth or wave goodbye when employees leave for better opportunities. It’s a hard lesson I’ve learned from managing teams myself, and
“Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters.” Dau Voire
Conversations at work are fuel for decisions and alignment. They are a vehicle for new information, for questions, for feedback. Conversations are how change happens.
I’m not talking about endless debate in 1-hr meetings of 10+ people — I’
