The Pee Party
Viral moments can't happen until you let your creatives try and find the edges of the brand.
My first cease and desist
A cease and desist letter is every entrepreneur's right of passage. I found my first.
5 things every Techstars mentor should know
I just completed what I *think* is my 20th Mentor Madness. Techstars asked me to discuss Five Things Every Techstars Mentor Should Know.
It Takes A Village
Three key things we discussed in 'It Takes A Village' growth marketing session.
Books for startup marketing and growth teams
These three books I give to members of my startup marketing teams.
Crypto is back. It’s been back.
Tides are turning for web3, and early-stage startups are in an ideal position.
Pack the parking lot
“At the California Avenue building, I had to hunt for a parking spot. The lot was full.”
The MVP can have staying power
I was reminded of Jim Henson’s original sketch of Kermit in 1955.
2023 Techstars All Star Mentor
Excited to be a part of the 2023 All Star Mentor class. I chatted with Techstars about entrepreneurial empathy.
Atlanta startup fundraising in May 2023
Six companies, including a leading carbon credits provider.
Startups without existential urgency don't win
Practice pragmatism.
You’re faster than you think.
Techstars Boston ten years later
I kept this Demo Day handout for Techstars Boston 2013.
Here's what happened since…
Atlanta startup fundraising in April 2023
Nine companies, including Y Combinator and Techstars alumni.
Other people doing dumb things
“In the 58 years we’ve been running Berkshire, I’d say there has been a great increase in the number of people doing dumb things.”
How to name your startup
I love this formula from Josh Constine for creating a startup name.
Notes
📕 Highlights and thoughts from articles and books.
✏️ Thoughts, maxims, and others’ insights.
🎙 Interesting moments from (mostly) business, startups, and technology podcasts.