Just DON’T Do It: Five Reasons NOT to become an entrepreneur
The greatest part of my day job as a venture capitalist is the inspiration I draw from watching amazing Founders take a crazy concept, work tirelessly, and sacrifice a ton with the sole purpose of turning a dream into a reality. I recognize how hard the...
Just DON’T Do It: Five Reasons NOT to become an entrepreneur
The greatest part of my day job as a venture capitalist is the inspiration I draw from watching amazing Founders take a crazy concept, work tirelessly, and sacrifice a ton with the sole purpose of turning a dream into a reality. I recognize how hard the...
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Entrepreneurs and Decision Making – A Step by Step Guide (Part 1)
You’re an Entrepreneur, and You’re Different. Now that we have that established, here’s how to use that understanding as a way to facilitate brisk decisions and the kind of action you want. Part 1 of a 3 part series.
Being Done and Being Okay With It
Stepping aside is a really hard decision for any leader. Here is how I used the wisdom of Jack Welch, Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos to make my decision.
Rocky, Clubber Lang and How To Get Ready to be a Kick-Ass Entrepreneur
What I learned about the mental side of being an entrepreneur, and how you can apply these lessons and my S.H.A.P.E. formula to your journey.
On Board Management: Wise Words from 4 Silicon Valley Legends
What I learned from Bruce Dunlevie, Bill Campbell, Marc Andreessen and Al Davis about creating, building and managing a world-class board of directors.
A New Startup Called Fomo…Should I Invest In It?
Bubbles, unicorns and now FOMO. How to sort it all out – and WIN – by considering risk, reward and Warren Buffet.
Congratulations On All Your Success! Now Go Luck Yourself.
10 of the luckiest things that have happened to me (so far) and a quick exercise to feel lucky right now.
Take This Job And Shove It…Or Love It…Or Freelance it..
How will leadership change as it relates to the “Freelance-Force”?(Originally posted on Linkedin on February 3, 2015)
Granny Posted A Selfie On Tinder??
How the holidays – and a new formula – helped me understand the way different generations view technology.
(originally posted on Linkedin on January 9, 2015)