Let your values lead the way
A few weeks ago when Boris wrote about overcoming decision paralysis, I shared a comment that I make important decisions by evaluating my choices based on how they align with my core values. For years now, I have been encouraging nearly everyone that I meet to take some time to reflect on his or her values […]
Investors need to actually use their portfolio products
PayPal President David Marcus recently stirred up the hornet’s nest with a memo scolding employees for not installing and using the PayPal app. In part, the email read: “Everyone at PayPal should use our products where available. That’s the only way we can make them better, and better.” (you can read the complete text of […]
Marketing has never been harder than it is today
There are more start-ups being launched than ever before, while at the same time there are more ways to reach an audience. As a result, consumers and companies alike are being bombarded with marketing messages…whether it’s in a social media newsfeed, in an email inbox, or through content marketing. Cutting through that noise has become […]
A good story is the key to any pitch
When it comes to putting together your pitch deck and preparing for an investor meeting, there are countless articles and advice you can refer to. For example, we have a list of articles on our Resources page (see under “Pitching”). And one of my favourite blog posts is Tomasz Tunguz’ “7 questions a startup should answer […]
How to overcome decision paralysis
It happens to the best of us. Faced with a major decision (be it business, financial, life), we’re unsure of which way to go. Worried about making the wrong decision, we wait, do more research, seek more input…basically do anything besides make the decision and act on it. In many cases, the more choices we have, […]