Success at anything requires passion and focus. You can't just show up, wander in the meadow and expect to be a smashing success. It takes dedication, passion and focus to achieve your goals. This guest … [Read more...]
OnStartUps: Releasing Early Is Not Always Good
Great guest [post](http://onstartups.com/tabid/3339/bid/11416/Releasing-Early-Is-Not-Always-Good-Heresy.aspx) over at OnStartUps about when to release. It's always a struggle to sort out when to release a product. Chances are, you never really know the right time nor the right … [Read more...]
Startup Stock Options Explained
**Disclaimer:** I am not a lawyer nor an accountant. I don’t even play them on TV. What I have done is some research. I have also been at a couple of startups where I had to figure out the paperwork. It obvious, but please do consult a qualified financial or legal adviser before … [Read more...]
Topic #10: Financing
##Talking Points## * Cater the financing to the type of company you have * Venture Capitalists want billion dollar markets, hockey stick revenue growth with 10 x returns in 3-5 years. * Strategic partners tend to want products out of the deal not necessary a financial … [Read more...]
Quicksprout: Why You Shouldn’t Write A Business Plan
I will probably get thrown out of [SCORE](http://www.score.org) for saying this but I total agree with Neil about [business plans](http://www.quicksprout.com/2009/12/15/why-you-shouldnt-write-a-business-plan/). Writing a business plan for a venture backed startup is a waste of … [Read more...]