5 questions for founders in 2024
“If you can't answer a definitive 'yes' to all five of these questions, you're not going to make it through 2024.”
Startup founders per capita in 2023
As the entrepreneurial landscape continually evolves, so do the cities that are considered great spots for startups.
5 things every Techstars mentor should know
I just completed what I *think* is my 20th Mentor Madness. Techstars asked me to discuss Five Things Every Techstars Mentor Should Know.
Scattered convictions for December 2022
Convictions on my mind lately through interactions with my team, other founders, and other entrepreneurs.
Founder advice for Techstars Mentor Madness
I've been through Techstars Mentor Madness many times on both the mentee and mentor sides of the table. I believe that a few decisions by founders during Mentor Madness can help make the most out of a necessarily brief 20-minute meeting.
Scattered convictions
Convictions that have been on my mind lately through interactions with my team and a variety of founders.
Startup founders should interview the first 500 hires
Having a founder involved in each of the first 500 hires helps founders ensure that company leaders and hiring managers are effective at communicating and hiring for the startup’s mission, vision, and values.
Entrepreneurs and mental health
Entrepreneurs are 2x as likely to suffer from depression, 2x as likely to have suicidal thoughts, 3x as likely to suffer from substance abuse.
Female founder funding up in dollars, down in percentage
Female founders got 2% of all U.S. venture capital dollars in 2021—the lowest percentage since 2016.
Notes
📕 Highlights and thoughts from articles and books.
✏️ Thoughts, maxims, and others’ insights.
🎙 Interesting moments from (mostly) business, startups, and technology podcasts.