Customer Discovery
Three Quick Questions After Hearing a Founder’s Story
Last week, I caught up with a very successful local entrepreneur. While I knew parts of his story, I hadn’t…
The biggest failures entrepreneurs should avoid
At a recent Office Hours event, I was asked a great question about what failures entrepreneurs should avoid.
5 Green Flags Investors Look For In Founders
Why VCs think about canoes during pitch meetings.
Do not launch an idea without talking to (potential) customers
I was recently speaking with an entrepreneur who had a very interesting idea.
Questions that make you think
I love asking entrepreneurs questions as it helps me better understand their business as well as how they process information.
The power of community when getting your idea going
I had several conversations recently where the power of community has come up.
Market A or B for a Startup
Last week, I spoke with an entrepreneur who shared his elevator pitch. I then asked a few questions and learned…
How long should it take to find my idea?
I was recently speaking with an entrepreneur who was looking into new ideas and asked me how long it should…
Ultimate Guide To Finding A Startup Job + Open Roles!
Step-by-step instructions plus current job openings at great startups.
Be careful pitching the entire meeting
I regularly meet with founders in the context of an advisor or someone trying to raise money.