YCombinator Rejection — Sometimes you could do everything in your power to get something, and you still might not get it. It’s the reality that everyone, no matter who you are, has to face. After spending almost a decade working toward a Supreme Court clerkship position, Peter Thiel was rejected. Reid Hoffman with…

I Suck At This — Oddly, I started out this post series with intention of writing at least 100 words a day. Now that we’ve decided to abandon the contractor model for the short-term and hire a part-time writer, I’ve been neck-deep in writing content. Never for a job you’ve never done, right? I’m a…

Applying for YCombinator and Meeting Writers For the First Time — Today, I drove over to Galvanize after my first day of classes, and got right to work with Mat. We met one of writers for the very first time and learned a whole lot about her! She’s pretty cool. I really wish we started meeting our writers sooner. Side Rant…

For a tiny startup competing against $1B+ behemoths dominating the technology space, it might seem more saturated than a bucket of lard. It might feel like all the innovation to be done is done. It might seem like the gaps may have been filled. This isn’t true. Startups have three advantages over Goliath. 1. Speed…

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A Place Where Startup Founders Can Share Their Story — Originally, I opened up my laptop tonight expecting to write a little update about me, Mat, and my days at PubLoft. I realized that the only other person I can think of than myself who actively documents their life on Medium is Mat, my co-founder. This is sort of a…

Rome Started With a Single Slab of Concrete — I had an interesting conversation with Mat yesterday, and I’m happy with how it ended. I won’t dive into the details too much, but what matters is that we’re both on the same page now. Here’s some things we spoke about. Four startup lessons: 1. Rome started with a single slab of concrete…

Cold Calling Is An Art — One of the many bright sides of cold calling is that almost anyone can do it. It’s 2017 and every person has access to a cell phone or internet. This means that it is possible to source and reach out to almost any company. …

3 Questions to Ask Before Cold Calling — Cold calling is an age-old form of gaining traction, and it’s often treated as a go-to method for lead generation. Although it’s high and engagement and is an easier way to up-sell, is it right your particular organization? There’s no simple answer for this one. At the end of the…