The Founder/Investor Partnership Is Complex; Here’s How To Make It Work

Ask Three Questions Before You Jump Into That Hot ICO

Think Twice About Using A Banker When It’s Time To Sell Your Business

Investment bankers and business brokers are often retained to help sell a small business. In 20 years of early stage investing, I’ve seen them in action quite a few times. In many cases I came to the conclusion…

Roll Out A Stay Bonus To Retain Employees And Help Sell Your Company

A startup CEO recently asked me to help him develop a stay bonus program. The need for stay bonuses can emerge when a company is for sale and needs to keep key employees engaged until the sale happens. Buyers…

Follow Two Don’ts and Five Dos When Speaking With Today’s Customers

Little in life has changed as much as how we communicate, so the way we talk with customers has to change dramatically, too. Two don’ts and five dos will help you stay on top of your marketing game.

Jim Comey’s Final Moment In The Spotlight Teaches Balance Between Duty And Self

It’s Time For The Entrepreneurs And Tech To Get Comfortable With Diversity

The tech industry struggles with diversity. Many people in Tech espouse viewpoints or engage in behaviors indicating they prefer the Caucasian and Asian male-dominated status quo. Recent evidence for…

Keep Investor Support When Your Business Is In Crisis

Almost every start-up has near-death experiences: times when the business is not delivering, money is short, and employees are wavering. Entrepreneurs often call on investors to give them sea room in which to fix problems and rebuild…

When The Time To Leave A Major Role Comes, Here’s How To Do It Right

A least a few times in life, each of us needs to let go of a role that we have built and cherished for many years. This happens when we finish a major assignment, get pushed out, retire, change careers, or sell a…