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Want to Build a Unicorn? Start by Falling in Love with the Problem
The most iconic start-ups of our time, Airbnb, Stripe, Nutrafol, didn’t start with flashy tech or grand visions. They started with a deep obsession with
Start-Ups vs. Corporations: Why They’re Playing Entirely Different Games
There’s a romanticism to start-ups the garage, the chaos, the breakthrough moment. And there’s a sense of superiority in corporates resources, experience, structure. But what The
Many entrepreneurs experience imposter syndrome. How can they overcome self-doubt and build confidence in their abilities?
Imposter syndrome is a common challenge for entrepreneurs, and I would argue business leaders at large, even the most successful ones. Although we did not
What habits or routines do you believe are crucial for entrepreneurs to cultivate long-term success?
Successful entrepreneurs cultivate habits that keep them focused, agile, and resilient. The following routines I have observed to be associated with long-term success: – Start
What are the most essential leadership skills an entrepreneur must develop to succeed in today’s business environment?
Successful entrepreneurs must master a combination of strategic, interpersonal, and executional leadership skills. The most essential ones include: – Visionary Thinking. Great entrepreneurs don’t just identify
From MVP to PMF — Why Go-To-Market Fit Is the Real Make-or-Break
In the startup world, we often celebrate ideas. But ideas are cheap. Execution is everything, and one of the biggest tests of execution is go-to-market
PRINCIPLES USED RESEARCHING AND WRITING THE START-UP PUZZLE
“If you have full clarity and understanding of the pieces of the start-up puzzle, you will be more likely to put the puzzle pieces of
Do You Need to Be a Born Entrepreneur to Build a Successful Startup?
Think about the world’s most famous entrepreneurs—Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos. These are the names we hear again and again, held up as examples
New business ventures: Every stage requires its unique leadership traits
Brilliant start-up leaders and successful collaborative scale-up leaders have different strengths, priorities, and leadership styles. Here’s a breakdown of their key differences and similarities, with
Examples of some of the Oldest Companies in the world and what Lessons Start-ups can learn?
Instead of only looking at what some new companies are doing wrong (see previous blog), it’s probably as insightful to look at the opposite side
Examples of Famous Start-up Failures and the Lessons They Teach Us
To me, it’s always valuable to analyze Start-up failures, preferably some of the more juicy ones, and see what lessons they teach us. If you
Why an academic section in a practical how-to guide?
I have fond memories of my academic education. Partly as after being in more of a straight jacket during my teenage school years, it gave
Why this guide, Why Now & Why Me?
There’s a lot of over-promises and incorrect advice being given online on starting a successful enterprise. This wrong advice could cost someone their life savings
Do Start-ups need help?
Most research would indicate start-ups have, at best, a 10% chance of succeeding, hence sufficient upside. Importantly, this % can become much more favorable if
