I'm the first to admit that raising money can be a huge distraction and an extremely frustrating experience for any entrepreneur. You may wonder why I have patches of grey hair and defined wrinkles at the ripe young age of 31. Wonder no more, it’s all about money, money, money, mon-aaay! It can also take your focus off the horizon for just long enough to find that your ship has … [Read more...]
5 Reasons You Should Share Your Startup Ideas
Houston, we have a problem. Stealth mode, seclusion, and fear as a response to people showing interest in your idea. “Thieves! Robbers! Scoundrels!” you accuse whilst keeping it all to yourself for fear of plagiarism. This is not the way. It's detrimental to your success and completely smothers creativity. Do we want that for our beloved startups? I don't think so fine … [Read more...]
15 Signs That You May Have Startup-Itis
Are you a startup old-timer? Does your iPhone have to be surgically removed before bed? Measure yourself against these 15 telltale symptoms of Startup-itis: You're banned from using words such as 'Incubator', 'Burn Rate' and 'Traction' at home You pivot uncontrollably throughout the day You can't comprehend anything that isn't lean Your startup names become more … [Read more...]
Ideas vs Execution: The Battle Of Our Times
Ideas vs execution. Is one the golden boy and the other the black sheep? Over the last few years, I have read various contrasting opinions by prominent industry thinkers on which is more crucial in one's quest to change the world. Contrary to these wild notions, they are both interlinked and are both core pillars of any booming business. Why does everyone want a dichotomy: … [Read more...]