Reflecting on my own entrepreneurial journey, there are many things I wish I knew and understood before I started. There are far too many to count, but perhaps these stuck with me the most. Expect a rollercoaster ride Being an entrepreneur (or even a leader) is like riding a rollercoaster. I experienced just about…

Core Values In my previous blog post I argued that founders really need to think about their own WHY before starting a business. Afterwards, they need to turn that why into a just cause that others can align around. After their own WHY and just cause, they should really focus on the…

There is no shortage of resources for anyone who is falling down the crypto rabbithole. Here is just another list of interesting articles, people, communities, projects, tools, etc. This list is not meant to be comprehensive and I can guarantee that many of your favorite projects or people are missing…

Why have a Just Cause I would be willing to bet that most entrepreneurs start companies for all the wrong reasons. I’m sure many do it to make money, to be their own boss, or simply because they have an idea. My own journey resembles this too. I started SlovSoft because I had passion for…

It is no secret that consumers are increasingly more demanding. Unlike the days of old, there is no shortage of information or options when it comes to commerce. Today’s consumers take online purchases for granted and demand convenience, personalization and a great experience. In fact, according to Deloitte, the top…

Blockchain has captured the imagination of many technologists and businesspeople alike. Its potential could be far-reaching, yet it is also unclear how exactly it will be implemented. Since the concept of blockchains is relatively new, many people still have questions. Truth be told, I had the same questions myself when…

In 2011, Marc Andreessen famously proclaimed that “Software is eating the world.” Today, I cannot think of a single industry where technology and software, in particular, are not heavily used. In fact, in terms of leveraging licensed or cloud software, or even building their own, companies typically have a plethora…

Solving Real-World Problems I recently attended a blockchain conference hosted by the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. Among the speakers were Goldman Sachs, Walmart, USAA, Merck and others. Each of the speakers spoke about the potential implication of blockchains on their businesses. For instance…