140 Simple Steps to Building a Successful Startup
Ah, the invigorating life of the fearless entrepreneur. A warrior of capitalism, armed with nothing more than a dream and a laptop, risking all in hopes of changing the world. But how do they do it?...
View ArticleThe Real Secret to Startup Success
Note: This post is a “more serious” continuation from my parody about the startup journey, 140 Simple Steps to Startup Success It was the height of the dotcom boom, and I found myself sitting down for...
View ArticleFirst Lean Startup Lunch
Today I attended the first Lean Startup Lunch in Silicon Valley, an event that is slated to happen every two weeks and is part of the SF Lean Startup Meetup. It’s arranged by Wednesdays.com, and you...
View ArticleThe Essential Fuel for Startup Success –“Monetizable Pain”
This is a new blog discussing ways to get to product/market fit faster. The first post was written as a humorous (but very real) list of events that often happen inside a startup when you are a...
View ArticleLean Startup Lunch in Silicon Valley
Yesterday the Lean Startup Lunch in Silicon Valley was held at Vaso Azzurro in Mountain View. Excellent food, great ambience, and a fun owner who would not let us leave without trying his prized...
View ArticleHow to Survive Startup Winter
In Silicon Valley, we know Winter when we see it. The weather cools, there’s less daylight, and it rains a lot. But I’m not talking about the annual winter on the calendar. We’re talking about...
View ArticleWhat you Missed at Lean Startup Lunch #3
Today we held the third Lean Startup Lunch in Silicon Valley at Ephesus in Mountain View. The discussion focused quite a bit on gaming and the challenges of launching a good game. We also discussed...
View ArticleHow to Become a Must-Have
Most real startups don’t grow like this: Instead, most successful startups grow like this: Those initial loops are unsuccessful attempts to create a product people want to use. The problem is those...
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