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Both Sides of the Table
MAY 19, 2013
Jonathan Strauss took this issue head on in a blog post that I believe every startup founder should read on “ Replacing Oneself as CEO.” ” “After 3 and a half years of fusing my self-worth with the success of the company in the crucible of startup survival, it was impossible to tear them apart without pain.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 5, 2011
This article originally ran on TechCrunch. I was meeting with a first-time CEO of a very promising young startup recently and offering my advice on what his priorities should be. The people with the time, energy & creativity to build organizations like TechStars need to bring their ideas to fruition.
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Both Sides of the Table
MAY 13, 2018
This is part of a series of advice for founders who need to raise money from venture capitalists. The most important advice I could give you before you set out in fund raising mode is to understand that fund-raising a sales & marketing process and needs to be managed. If in high school you got a 3.6 Same with VC.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
AUGUST 16, 2023
What advice would you give your past self? It took years before my startup Anchor began to gain real traction. I explained that most of his energy and concern was probably expended on things that wouldn’t matter in the long run. Matt Lieber , Gimlet — My advice to my younger self is to seek help. And I do remember them.
TechCrunch
APRIL 16, 2021
This is not a boast, but a warning: I could write a how-to article on almost any topic. But since I’ve never actually done those things, I would encourage you to ignore any advice I have to offer. Trusted advice comes from experience. Trusted advice comes from experience. Rami Essaid, CEO and founder, Finmark.
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 7, 2011
When I sent out a Tweet with MG’s article I got a number of messages back saying the equivalent of “you don’t need to be a jerk to make a point. To try and save you wasted energy, help you avoid bad decisions and to make you that much better in your next VC meeting. Don’t be a Grin Fucker. That’s OK.
NZ Entrepreneur
MARCH 4, 2019
From successful artisans such as Flox and Leilani and Anastasia Rickard , to tech startup founders like Will Chomley and Rod Drury , and serial entrepreneurs like Tim Gallagher and Tony Falkenstein , here are the top ten personal characteristics that will determine whether you’re cut out for entrepreneurship. #1 1 – Desire.
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