June 24, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: The Real Value of Venture Capital
The promises come every day. Some delivered straight to my email, some via LinkedIn messages, some through friends of friends of friends. I will admit — the promises are…
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June 10, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Work on Vacation and Still Have Fun
The idea of a “vacation” has always somewhat bothered me. Not because I do not like to travel. (I love exploring new places. I am actually writing this post while in the…
May 7, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Balance Certainty With Uncertainty
We are living in uncertain times. You could say this has always been true — life is unpredictable and so are we. People are complex. There is confusion and chaos,…
April 29, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Stay Focused When Other Opportunities Keep Tempting You
It takes courage to have a single focus. I have been thinking about this a lot lately. Because while it takes chutzpah to set really ambitious goals, that is not where…
March 11, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Know What Decisions to Make and What Should Be Left for Others
We make decisions all the time. Some are small, subtle, you could even say reflexive — grab a coat in case of rain, scoop up the kids’ backpacks rather than waiting for…
February 26, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How Do You Throw Credit When the Big Idea Was Yours?
Few actions spark real disgust at work. But I can think of one that never fails to cause a personal fury. It is when someone takes another person’s idea and presents it…
January 14, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Prioritize What Others Need When Everyone Is Focused on You
Gravity is what holds our world together. It is the force that draws objects together — literally bringing us down to Earth. But the word gravity can also be used to…
November 6, 2018
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Add Complexity and Avoid It
More customers, more people, more process, more technology — leading to more success. And success leads to financial gains which can be reinvested to grow more customers,…
October 16, 2018
The Founder’s Paradox: How Do You Respond Instantly When You Are Super Busy?
You are so busy that you are tired. Really tired. Seven-days-a-week, 12-hours-a-day tired. And you still have more to do, more than seems possible for just one person.…
September 18, 2018
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Create Space for New Ideas in a Company That Is Already Wildly Successful
What does it mean to “create space”? It is interesting because the word “space” is both vague and specific. It can be a blank area or a boundless expanse or even the…
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