For every unicorn startup success story you see in the news, there are ten that end with a founder being ousted from his or her own...
Every founder wants to feel in complete control of their company. And yet, many founders ignore arguably the most important variable in their entire venture: their...
Entrepreneurs solve problems. That’s what we do. If you think about all the problems that exist in the world that need solving, there’s no shortage of...
I’ve never been a big fan of Shark Tank, the television show that puts eager founders in front of celebrity investors like Mark Cuban, Kevin O’Leary,...
There is a lot of ego in being able to say, “We employ X amount of people.” The truth is, growth at a company can take...
Any founder will tell you that raising money is a trial-by-fire process. We recently closed our seed round for our venture, Slumberkins, raising $2.8 million led...
There’s a false belief a lot of startup founders have, and it’s that at a certain point, “everything gets easier.” I was just having this conversation...
Company culture isn’t something you “create.” What I mean is, you don’t set the rules or write up a company handbook and then all of a...
I’m no stranger to raising money. As a founder, I have gone through all sorts of fundraising experiences. In 2011, I started a company called Talent...
I learned first hand how difficult it is to get forecasting right—especially at a startup. At my first company, we were guided by a steadfast belief...