by Mike Smerklo | Apr 26, 2017 | Life
Nearly 13 years ago to the day, I was somewhat of a lost soul, living as a bachelor in downtown San Francisco. I was residing alone in a one bedroom apartment in the Marina district in a domicile that both lacked furniture and warmth. My mother had just been...
by Mike Smerklo | Feb 22, 2017 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Wait! Don’t scroll past this post just yet! Let me be clear: I am *not* here to make a political statement or endorsement. Rather, I want to help you be a better public speaker by thinking about how Donald Trump succeeds behind the podium—regardless of what you think...
by Mike Smerklo | Feb 15, 2017 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Seven steps entrepreneurs can take to increase the odds of raising venture capital As an entrepreneur involved with two highly successful full-stack technology businesses, I spent fifteen years curiously wondering how venture capitalists make decisions. When I wasn’t...
by Mike Smerklo | Nov 15, 2016 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership
(NOTE: This article was written by Tom Taulli based on an interview with Mike Smerklo and published on Forbes on November 5th 2016.) Being an entrepreneur may seem glamorous and exciting. But the reality can be much different. Hey, I talk to many entrepreneurs – and...
by Mike Smerklo | Dec 28, 2015 | Life
Part 2: My proven 6-step approach to forging the right career path makes none other than YOU into your own personal mentor with the wisdom of a business tycoon and the investment of a close relative. In my last post I covered the first three steps in my GRAMPS method,...
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