My first startup, Me…

While my book “What you know about startups is wrong.” is due out January 2018, there are some pieces that didn't make it into the book.

The mainstream news is jam-packed with stories of entrepreneurial risk-takers like Musk. As a result, the number one urban…

The Root of Culture is Cult: What You Know About Startups Is Wrong

How to Navigate Entrepreneurial Urban Legends That Threaten Your Relationships, Your Health, Your Finances, and Your Career

Gender conversations over chai

I used to host this “salon” at my house called “Chai with KP” on Friday mornings. It was a time when people could get together and talk about different subjects, strengthen relationships and gain insights. One Friday morning, the topic of gender issues came up. It was a…

VC pride in funding the STARVING ENTREPRENEUR.

Two recent encounters with young, new entrepreneurs have solidified a concept in my brain that I’ve known for a long time, but have not had the opportunity to explain until now. There’s this myth that being a startup founder is romantic and dreamy…