I had several conversations with entrepreneurs this week who were struggling with a specific issue that had plagued Read More
Inquiry as a replacement for self-doubt
This is the first in a series of posts about financing options for startups. By “financing” I mean Read More
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The startup genome
Three months ago, we set out on a mission to crack the innovation code of Silicon Valley and Read More
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At Splash: ReachLocal hiring to evolve local
“Seven years ago,” Zorik Gordon began, “we were just like all of you guys.” Now, Gordon’s ReachLocal is Read More
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Four tests to test for a good startup idea
Everyone has a few ideas for a startup company. But how do you know if this is the Read More
In 2005, my partner Jason Mendelson and I wrote a long series of posts describing all of the Read More
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Can You Be a Mom In Tech
Although I have yet to enter into the joy that is motherhood, I talk to and am great Read More
When engaging in any form of product usability test, there are certain very important guidelines to keep in Read More
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Philadelphia University commencement speech
I am honored to be with you as we gather to celebrate your graduation from Philadelphia University. While Read More
The theme in board meeting after board meeting in recent months is driving repeat usage and retention. Whether Read More
Failure gets a bad rap. It is actually an important element of success. When I speak at conferences Read More
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Karen Appleton – “Explore Many Channels”
Karen Appleton is the Vice President of Business Development at Box.net as well as a contributor for the Read More
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Final Presentations – The Lean LaunchPad
The Stanford Lean LaunchPad class was an experiment in a new model of teaching startup entrepreneurship. This last post Read More
As an entrepreneur, your time is a very valuable asset. It takes as much time and effort to Read More
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Competition – the pros and cons
Today on MBA Mondays, we are going to talk about competition. For most businesses, competition is a given. Read More