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…

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…

You’re running a technology company. If you’re not, your business is dead. Yes, you have read this correctly. No matter what business you’re in, you are (or should) be in a technology business. I am not just referring to productivity tools like spreadsheets or email. I am talking about a…

I recently had an opportunity to ride with a driver delivering full truckloads to commercial fuel customers. The driver who works for one of our customers (as well as the company itself) graciously allowed me to share his day and let me observe. Perhaps like many typical technologists, I have…