Startup advisors: How to find them and hire them
A startup advisor bridges the gap between ambition and resources.
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.”
Notes
📕 Highlights and thoughts from articles and books.
✏️ Thoughts, maxims, and others’ insights.
🎙 Interesting moments from (mostly) business, startups, and technology podcasts.