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 Start-Up Puzzle reveals is that these two species of business are not just at different stages of growth. They are playing fundamentally different games. Start-ups are chaos by design. They are […]

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 opportunities, they see what others don’t and articulate a clear, compelling vision. They connect the dots between market trends, customer needs, and business potential, inspiring their team and stakeholders. – […]

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 real-world examples: Brilliant Start-Up Leaders –  These leaders thrive in the early stages of a company when ideas need to be transformed into reality. They are often visionaries, risk-takers, and highly […]