Forget Competitors: The Real Startup Success Lies in Unmet Demand

Monday, 02 December 2024 / Published in Startups
What if competing isn't the real key to success? Instead of obsessing over how to outdo competitors, the most successful startups focus on something far more impactful: unmet demand. 

The Hard Thing About Hard Things: How to Survive the Toughest Decisions in Startup Life

Friday, 29 November 2024 / Published in book club
Ben Horowitz’s The Hard Thing About Hard Things offers a brutally honest take on the difficult aspects of running a startup that most business books tend to gloss over.

Corporate Venture Capital: Unlocking Innovation and Growth Amid Uncertainty

Monday, 25 November 2024 / Published in Enterprise
This article explores how CVC fosters innovation and growth, examines recent trends in CVC investments, and provides insights into how corporations can harness its full potential to navigate uncertain times.

Equity for Startup Advisors: Striking the Right Balance Between Value and Compensation

Monday, 18 November 2024 / Published in Finance
The negotiation of equity for startup advisors is a delicate process. This article delves into the dynamics of advisor equity, the value advisors bring, and what data from Carta and other sources reveal about typical equity arrangements.