Al DoanHow I approach marketing for a startupThe companies I build, invest in, mentor or advise? They all face a similar challenge: marketing is a big, abstract problem, one they know…Aug 5, 2019Aug 5, 2019
Al DoanCome visit us in MissouriI love this place. I love the pace of life and the great, the people, the food, everything. Even the weather is an adventure and you just…Feb 18, 2019Feb 18, 2019
Al Doanthe small business credit card strategyI had a buddy comment the other day “someday I’ll be flying first class everywhere like you” which surprised me, he has a growing business…Feb 7, 20191Feb 7, 20191
Al DoanHow to figure out what your company should be working onA few months ago I sat down with a friend, Niel Nickolaisen and we started talking about building and scaling companies. He’s fought a few…Oct 23, 2017Oct 23, 2017
Al DoanYou’re right where you’re supposed to be — Stages of a CompanyWhen our company was hiring its 100th employee, I sort of felt like the world was starting to close in. Problems were getting harder and…Jun 12, 2017Jun 12, 2017
Al DoanThe most important metric in e-commerceWhen I was starting my last company, I somehow came across “Bessemer Ventures Top 10 E-commerce Rules.” Though only a few pages, it was…May 30, 20173May 30, 20173
Al DoanSigns you need to leave your startupAs a founder or CEO, when your company is pulling you to develop instead of you pulling your company, you need to start having hard…Jan 11, 201710Jan 11, 201710
Al DoanThe unexpected adventureI wanted to share with you a quick life update. I am stepping away from the CEO position for the company I’ve called home for eight years…Dec 20, 20165Dec 20, 20165
Al DoanThe Interesting Thing About FailureI was talking to a friend about romantic relationships a few days ago, I was talking about my experience in relationships and how…Nov 20, 20153Nov 20, 20153
