Where is your team in the explore exploit continuum? Are you in explore or exploit mode? If you are operating in a new area with high uncertainty then explore mode is the best posture. As you gain clarity you will typically transition to exploit mode.
Chalk Talk: Where is your team in the explore exploit continuum? Read More »
Quotes for entrepreneurs curated in August 2022 on the themes of maturing, the value of a sense of history, and the value of a long term perspective
Quotes For Entrepreneurs Curated in August 2022 Read More »
Video and an edited transcript from the “Make Something that People Want”” briefing by John Nash at the Aug-24-2022 Lean Culture meetup.
John Nash on “Make Something that People Want” Read More »
Video and transcript from the “How to put yourself in your customers shoes” briefing by Kristin Zhivago at the March 2022 Lean Culture meetup. She highlights the importance of putting yourself in your customers’ shoes in order to develop a more effective marketing strategy and ultimately drive revenue growth.
Kristin Zhivago: How to put yourself in your customers shoes Read More »
A chalk talk on the S-Curve model for Technology Investment. The S-curve was first popularized in “Innovation the Attacker’s Advantage” by Richard Foster.
Chalk Talk: S-Curve for Technology Investment Read More »
Entrepreneurs benefit from peer advice that provides knowledgeable perspectives, highlights blind spots, and lifts them out of ruts.
Peer Advice and Support for Startup Founders Read More »
Five insights on memory and mortality from two essays by Sven Birkerts about his parents’ last years: “The Ongoing Vigil” and “Remembrance.” This is one of my Sunday spirit posts, less concerned with entrepreneurship than what is means to be human.
Insights on Memory and Mortality from Sven Birkerts Read More »
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in July 2022, theme is courage.
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in July 2022 Read More »
Some quotes and observations on the Declaration of Independence and the “Spirit of Liberty.”
Independence Day 2022: The Spirit of Liberty Read More »
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in June 2022, the theme is Originality.
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in June 2022 Read More »
Land and EXPAND the fasting path to expand your bottom line. A key area where many companies don’t focus as much as they should – is expansion within their existing customers
Land and EXPAND – Recession-proof your Sales and Expand your Bottom Line Read More »
Recently, we had a chat with Jack Estill, retired business owner and Lecturer Emeritus at San Jose State University, about the economics of entrepreneurship and Austrian economics.
A Random Walk Down San Fernando by Jack Estill Read More »
Eight memories of my father from my youth. They have an emotional salience that underscores one or more lessons I took away–eventually.
Father’s Day 2022: Some Memories of My Father Read More »
In this blog post, we’ll look at the best co-working spaces in Silicon Valley. We’ll also provide tips on finding and booking a conference room at one of these spaces. Let’s get started!
Co-working in Silicon Valley: Find the Perfect Place to Work Read More »
Is this you? You have put their heart and soul into developing your product. You launch your dreams and then nothing…nobody buys
Newsletter Q2 2022: Startup Friendly – Scrappy Sales Framework Read More »
Paul Scott of Matrix Information Services gives a briefing on SBIR Grants and how they can be used to secure funding without dilution.
Funding Without Dilution: Introduction to SBIR Grants Read More »
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in May 2022, theme is genius.
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in May 2022 Read More »
On Memorial Day we commemorate those who have died in the service of our country in a a day of remembrance. This year I revisit George Kennan’s “Long Telegram” inspired by a recent talk by Konstantin Kisin.
Memorial Day 2022: Revisiting the Long Telegram Read More »
A great short briefing by Mark Brinkerhoff, President of Fusion Design on how starting with a sketch saves money; he uses a simple HVAC design example but the technique is broadly applicable.
Mark Brinkerhoff: Starting With a Sketch Saves Money Read More »
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in April 2022, theme is embracing the Stockdale Paradox, overcoming fear, responding when reality gets a vote and real life intrudes.
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in April 2022 Read More »
