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Failure makes you stronger
Continuing with the key principles from Make Your Bed, another principle important for entrepreneurs is failure can make you stronger.
The Hypomanic Edge in Entrepreneurship
Last week, I was meeting with an entrepreneur, and after we finished the conversation, I reflected on how fully he…
Beyond the Buzzword: What “Traction” Actually Looks Like (and How to Prove It)
As an entrepreneur, “traction” is the word you’ll use most and perhaps understand the least.
The Entrepreneur’s Edge: Why You Need to Get “In the Flow”
I was recently at a Plug In Ventures event in Atlanta, watching the high-decibel exchange between ambitious founders and local…
The Shared Skills of Founders and Investors
I recently sat in on a Georgia Tech Venture Capital Club event where students presented investment theses on various startups.
Should I raise money or keep bootstrapping?
Another common Office Hours question we get is should I fundraise or keep bootstrapping?
How important is market timing for a startup idea?
Another common question we get in Office Hours is about market timing.
90/10 or 10/90 Entrepreneur
Last week I was talking with a board member about how to be helpful to an entrepreneur we both know.…