I want to share an idea that has transformed my life – that challenge itself is actually a feature. This feels very counterintuitive to our Western society. When you ask the typical person, “Hey, I’ve got a magic wand, and any of your wishes can come true.” I would imagine a lot of people would…
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The Pre-Mortem for Founders & Funders
Where the Post-Mortem Falls Short The classic post-mortem is a helpful exercise for any important, repetitive process – where you have the luxury of failing, learning from the experience, and doing it differently next time. For example, it’s great for things like understanding why a strategic sale was lost, an important customer churned, or addressing…
Fundraising Tips for Early Stage Founders
As a former startup founder, I was often unsure about best practice for proactively communicating with investors ahead of my next round. Now sitting on the other side of the table as an investor, I wanted to share my thoughts. Here are five tips I recommend for early stage founders gearing up for their next…