Founder's paradox

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The Founder’s Paradox: How Do You Build a Company Without Venture Capital When People Want to Give You Lots of Money?
April 13, 2018

The Founder’s Paradox: How Do You Build a Company Without Venture Capital When People Want to Give You Lots of Money?

“Can we grab a cup of coffee?” For some reason, this has become the casual beverage of choice for venture capitalists and just about anyone else who wants to get together…

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Always Work and Avoid Burnout
March 30, 2018

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Always Work and Avoid Burnout

Burned out on burnout. No, that is not a typo. You read it right. Although it can seem like the flames are inescapable. This person is smoldering, that person is about to…

The Founder’s Paradox: How To Deal With People Who Tell You It Cannot Be Done
March 14, 2018

The Founder’s Paradox: How To Deal With People Who Tell You It Cannot Be Done

The brother of a friend — I had spoken with him in the past and he was thoughtful. Plus, I knew he was an experienced product manager who had built a number of important…

The Founder’s Paradox: So You Want a Team of Superstars?
February 1, 2018

The Founder’s Paradox: So You Want a Team of Superstars?

Pelé. Beyonce. Chavez. Oprah. Salk. Magic. There are some names that require no explanation. You know exactly who these superstars are. The level of talent and impact…

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