Here is our monthly report from October. We learnt a lot and had a great month. Hopefully there's some useful stuff in there for other people. Read More
Halloween is tomorrow. And while it is too late here to discuss Halloween trends (though apparently, like last year, there’s been a surge in plus-size costumes), there are lessons to learn that can be applied outside of the spooky celebration.
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Many entrepreneurs still dream of “going public,” making billions of dollars, and playing with the big boys. They don’t realize that this option would likely be their worst nightmare, since it costs millions for the road show, usually dilutes your equity to a tiny fraction, and takes away all your Read More
Boring, frustrating, hard, unnatural: anyone who’s ever tried to learn a second language will quickly recognize these adjectives, no doubt having used all of them at one time to describe the process. While there are plenty of courses and learning aids available online, these mostly overlook an imme Read More
Behind every successful endeavor is a person who was passionate about getting that brand off the ground. Staying inspired while launching a brand is important because the process can be long and trying. Here are four secrets to staying inspired while building your brand. Read More
A website glitch can have a serious impact on the success of your business launch! Here's how to avoid a hiccup and what to do when the inevitable minor glitch occurs. Read More
Investing in entrepreneurs and startups is a fun but different world from investing in conventional stocks, bonds, and commodities. First of all, it’s more of an investment in people than in a business, since the startup is usually an idea barely half-baked when they need your money. Secondly, the Read More
Some people say that you must create a formal business plan before starting your business. That’s debatable, and frankly I disagree … unless you’re trying to raise money for your startup (to raise money, yes, you will need a formal business plan document).

startupIn either case, if you’re thinki Read More
You don’t have to be terribly smart to start a business and have it become successful. I’m living proof! I was typically a “B” student in high school and a “C” student in my college engineering classes (I put the emphasis on fun in college!). Read More
A lot can be learned from 19 months working every day on a startup. The lessons that I learned can be universally helpful and take some of the pain out of others' journeys. Read More
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