Ernst Hertzog7 Years of Angel Investing: These are the fatal mistakes that entrepreneurs makeAfter 5 years of angel investing in South African startups, I have witnessed many entrepreneurs’ attitudes, beliefs, decisions and actions…Apr 5, 2020Apr 5, 2020
Ernst HertzogHow To Be UnhappyConvince yourself that you have a “calling” or one great purpose in life that you must identify, pursue and achieve at all cost.Nov 17, 2019Nov 17, 2019
Ernst Hertzog10 books that influenced me the most in my professional lifeThe Lean Startup − Eric RiesJun 30, 2017Jun 30, 2017
Ernst HertzogLessons from The Lean Startup*The two things that bother me most about the startup industry are (a) some people call it an industry, and (b) it consists of 90% hype and…Oct 10, 20162Oct 10, 20162
Ernst HertzogWhy I don’t sign NDAsNon-disclosure agreements have their place in life. That place is not the investor’s hands during your early stage pitch for for funding…Dec 3, 2015Dec 3, 2015
Ernst HertzogHow I value pre-revenue startupsFirst, a disclaimer: This is soft science and there is more than one right answer. But, there are definitely wrong answers as well. I’ve…Jun 29, 2015Jun 29, 2015
Ernst HertzogThank you, Mrs MuskSometimes, procrastination does pay off. How? When that story that you’ve been meaning to write for a few months gets written by someone…Apr 29, 2015Apr 29, 2015
Ernst HertzogHumans have a competitive advantage at workI reckon that just like an eye cannot see itself, the brain cannot understand itself. Which means the brain cannot duplicate itself, which…Feb 27, 2015Feb 27, 2015
Ernst HertzogWhy I take art lessonsLast year, at the age of 32, I enrolled for art lessons. With many glass balls in the air and little time for just another hobby, my move…Dec 8, 2014Dec 8, 2014