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 a very real, often personal, problem. As The Start-Up Puzzle puts it: Great founders don’t just solve problems, they live them. In fact, many successful founders are their own first customers. They feel the […]
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 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 Each Day with Clarity. Top entrepreneurs begin their day by setting clear priorities. Whether through a morning reflection, a quick strategy session, or goal-setting, they ensure their time is spent on […]
