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Startups and Their 21 Sports Clichés
October 15, 2014
Startups and Their 21 Sports Clichés

Don’t get angry because I am calling out sports lovers, but the following seems to be true. Early stage companies attract those with an adventurous spirit. And those with…

Aha! Idea Management
October 14, 2014
Aha! Idea Management

Say hello to our idea management software. It’s the first time that ideation has really been tightly integrated with product roadmap software. It helps you bring…

10 Things to Do at a Startup Every Wednesday
October 8, 2014
10 Things to Do at a Startup Every Wednesday

Mondays are for renewal and Fridays are for closing strong. They are the most important two days of the work week. But here’s Wednesday and it’s no slouch sitting in…

Selling to the Unpredictable Customer
October 6, 2014
Selling to the Unpredictable Customer

Customers are an oxymoron today. They are more knowable than ever before but harder to actually understand. Constantly on-the-go and hard to pin down, it’s more difficult…

10 Things to Do at a Startup Every Friday
October 3, 2014
10 Things to Do at a Startup Every Friday

I’m a closer. As I mentioned earlier in the week, I’m a “goals first” guy and I generate lists that help me do my best. But I am also a guy who will run through walls to…

10 Things To Do Every Monday
September 30, 2014
10 Things To Do Every Monday

I have always been focused on achievement. I’m a “goals first” guy and I generate lists that help me do my best. A to-do list gives me a sense of control and makes me…

20 Things Developers Should Stop Saying
September 23, 2014
20 Things Developers Should Stop Saying

Software developers are notorious for using jargon. Discover the top 20 most irritating phrases software developers say.

How to Cry at a Startup
September 22, 2014
How to Cry at a Startup

All types of crazy things have happened to me on the job. A guy ran by me holding a 9mm gun at his side, I worked for a former CIA operative who told me to watch my back,…

Stop "Failing Faster"
September 15, 2014
Stop "Failing Faster"

Companies should stop failing faster and start succeeding faster. Learn about 4 steps to take now to set yourself up for success.

The 4 Cs of the Startup CEO
September 10, 2014
The 4 Cs of the Startup CEO

Do you strive to be a better leader? Follow these 4 C’s to become the CEO that every winning team wants as a leader.

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