Rise, you’re fired!
I attended the launch of Rise London (UK) last December - a re-branding of the Barclays accelerator, the banking giant’s flagship innovation...
Perspective
Embrace tropical retreats with your team to grow your brand
Benefits of Yearly Tropical Work Retreats In the modern tech world, digital nomadism is a growing, potentially invaluable opportunity. Originally...
17 startup tips from launching 17 ventures
Starting a company is not for the faint of heart, especially since most fail within their first few years of existence. The rewards of building a...
Three easy, affordable ways to protect company data
Startup entrepreneurs are understandably wary about the possibility of a data breach. Hacking attacks on big companies like Home Depot, Sony, eBay,...
The six questions you must answer to launch your startup brand
Many companies start up…but only brands launch. There is a huge difference — and a gaping strategic chasm — between launching a startup, and...
Startup Labs 101: What every tech entrepreneur needs to know
One of a startup’s biggest problems is its rocky ascent to success. With countless roadblocks along the way, it’s not uncommon for a startup to...
Entrepreneurship strategies for the risk averse
Given that a reported 9 out of 10 businesses fail, with “no market need,” “ran out of cash” and “got outcompeted” paramount among the...
‘Wellth’ is the new wealth
Wealth has historically been viewed as financial success in business that translates to success in life. Money, real estate, investments, and 'stuff'...
How to rock your crowdfunding campaign while others flop
Crowdfunding is a relatively new phenomenon, but it has led to remarkable stories of new products and new services. Especially for people who are...
The five biggest teamwork ills
Twisting your features into a mask of pain, you dig your heels into the soft grass. A rope tears into your palms. A clear, tiny voice speaks to you...
Gut punch: Why metrics trump intuition when you’re hiring for culture fit
Have you ever hired a nightmare employee? The person probably seemed like a great fit in the interview. You may have even followed your gut, hiring...
Why March 19 is the most important date that isn’t on your startup’s calendar
Let’s face it—you can work hard, have a great team, and offer great products or services, but it’s ultimately your customers who keep the...
