Ishmael SamuelDon’t use debt to finance experiments.This article is part of Ishmael’s 100 Ways To Destroy A Startup series.5 min read·Sep 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…4 min read·Aug 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.3 min read·Jul 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…4 min read·Apr 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…3 min read·Apr 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…2 min read·Apr 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…5 min read·Mar 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…2 min read·Mar 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…4 min read·Sep 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…5 min read·Aug 2, 2017--1--1