Customer Discovery
Should you use AI for investor outreach in fundraising?
It is amazing to see how AI continues to help make old processes faster and more efficient across many use…
Why competition is a good thing for early stage founders
I sometimes meet with entrepreneurs who tell me they have no competition and are the only ones doing their idea.
Starting Over as an Entrepreneur
Recently, I was asked what I would do if I could start over as an entrepreneur. This question prompted me…
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.