In the startup world, life is hectic. If this is your first startup, then you're seeing & doing many things for the first time. If this is your 7th, you're re-living things - good or bad - for the 7th time. Whether you're the leader of a startup team or … Keep reading >>>
Month: April 2013
Just like riding a bicycle
In the tech startup world, there are so many options for what to do, how to do it, when to do it, and who to do it with. I'm talking about building a new high tech business, of course. Many times, it's like riding a bike, but that can be … Keep reading >>>
What does "compelling" mean?
When you start a business, and seek capital, customers, or co-founders, you are telling (and selling) a story. That story has to be compelling. Unfortunately, your passion in telling a story does not always make the story compelling in and of itself. A good rule of thumb for "compelling" is … Keep reading >>>
What does “compelling” mean?
When you start a business, and seek capital, customers, or co-founders, you are telling (and selling) a story. That story has to be compelling. Unfortunately, your passion in telling a story does not always make the story compelling in and of itself. A good rule of thumb for "compelling" is … Keep reading >>>
Sharpen your axe
This past week was our spring break, and while it was no "break", meaning it was as hectic as ever, there was time to get away. Today, returning to the up-early-workout-drop-kids-at-school-fight-traffic grind, I'm reminded of this story, which you may have heard: Once upon a time there were two men … Keep reading >>>
7 ways to lead by serving
Ask 10 people what "leadership" looks like and you're likely to get 10 answers. Ask me, and I'll tell you to lead by serving. But how do you do that? Isn't "leading" all about getting out in front, giving orders, taking command, making the hard decisions, getting dirty, and all … Keep reading >>>
My thoughts after 1 week at Atlanta Tech Village
Since I started deductmor in December of last year, I've been working at home. But after visiting ATV a few times and attending a couple of events there, I decided to join up. A little background on me: I've been involved in 7 startups, including deductmor, with my name on … Keep reading >>>