Ishmael SamuelDon’t use debt to finance experiments.This article is part of Ishmael’s 100 Ways To Destroy A Startup series.Sep 2, 2019Sep 2, 2019
Ishmael SamuelNever remove technical team members without knowledge transfers and a transition plan.This article is part of Ishmael’s 100 Ways To Destroy A Startup series. As the CEO of CTRL LA, a venture software development agency, I’ve…Aug 8, 2019Aug 8, 2019
Ishmael SamuelNever trade quality for availability.When building a company, the people working on it are the single most important resource at your disposal.Jul 9, 2019Jul 9, 2019
Ishmael SamuelEverything in moderation, especially moderation.This article is part of Ishmael’s Reflections Newsletter, a periodic newsletter consisting of lessons learned running a business, building…Apr 30, 2019Apr 30, 2019
Ishmael SamuelAim higher than you think is possible.This article is part of Ishmael’s Reflections Newsletter, a periodic newsletter consisting of lessons learned running a business, building…Apr 16, 2019Apr 16, 2019
Ishmael SamuelWhen debating, focus on reaching the right answer, not being the right person.This article is part of Ishmael’s Reflections Newsletter, a periodic newsletter consisting of lessons learned running a business, building…Apr 4, 2019Apr 4, 2019
Ishmael SamuelWhy Your Product Needs AnalyticsThis is article is written by Ishmael, CEO of CTRL LA, a software development and developer-as-a-service agency. If you need help building…Mar 19, 2019Mar 19, 2019
Ishmael SamuelDo something to move the needle every day.This article is part of Ishmael’s Reflections Newsletter, a periodic newsletter consisting of lessons learned running a business, building…Mar 18, 2019Mar 18, 2019
Ishmael SamuelHow to Write a Great Proposal (With Two Free Templates)This article was originally posted to the Learn to Freelance blog. To download the two free templates in the video, head on over to the…Sep 18, 2017Sep 18, 2017
Ishmael SamuelThe Art of NegotiationRecently, I was talking to a friend who wanted to freelance in the tech industry — for the sake of her privacy, we’ll call her Maria. Maria…Aug 2, 20171Aug 2, 20171