StartupMuse

Originally published in Forbes with the title, “Why You Should Start Selling Your Startup Now”.

Most successful founders struggle with depression

Over the course of my entrepreneurial career I can’t tell you how many people selflessly gave me the benefit of their experience and…

Most founders (including me) seem to forget about their investors as soon as their check clears the bank — at least until they’re raising…

The Why, What, When, and How of Startup Investor Marketing

The Best Advice Dixon Doll Ever Gave Me

Never attempt to create a sense of urgency to invest

Raising outside capital is often a mistake for first time entrepreneurs. Starting a company and launching a product or service is an “all…

Early stage startups should delay revenue as long as possible

Entrepreneurs are inventors and builders by nature. Their vision rarely has limits, but the reality of building a startup is the simple…

This morning I had the opportunity to meet with an inventor with a product that is almost ready to go to market. He was hoping I would be…

The real reason they’re not investing in your startup

Last year I published a post explaining how the NSA had successfully identified Satoshi Nakamoto — the creator of the world’s most famous…

Don’t fight. Help your board find your replacement.

Employees deserve to know the truth before joining your team.

Raising early stage venture capital has never been easier and yet I watch so many entrepreneurs struggle — less than 1% ever raise a dime…

Keeping them up-to-date is key to building a relationship

My advice for founders running out of capital

Help us convince the president to honor the 16 million men and women who served in WWII by holding a national funeral for the last medal of…

How Donald Trump and The New York Times Killed an Entire Generation of Early Stage Startups in Silicon Valley.

The entrepreneur’s biggest fear…

Making Leather Goods in America is Cool, Again…

How we had an idea, built a team, started a company, pivoted, acquired three companies, and sold the whole thing 3 years later.

Why you should embrace your inevitable termination.