Startups change dramatically as they scale — so how do you know when to bring in outside management?
Chris YehMarch 1, 2018
“How does s/he find the time?” People ask this frequently. But that’s just it. You don't have to "find" time. Here's a better way to look at productivity.
Chris YehFebruary 14, 2017
On Thanksgiving, it’s the perfect time for entrepreneurs to set aside time to be grateful for all the good things in life. Here are 5 groups to thank.
Chris YehNovember 24, 2016
Running a company, investing in startups, and pushing your entrepreneur-ing to the limit eventually lead to burnout. Here are 5 ways to recharge quickly.
Chris YehJuly 27, 2016
Entrepreneurial life is intense and all-consuming. In the long run, you need to invest in friendships outside the entrepreneurial world—or you’ll burn out.
Chris YehJuly 6, 2016
Over time, this father and startup investor has noticed some interesting similarities between being a good parent and a good investor. Here, just in time for Father’s Day, are a few of these observations.
Chris YehJune 17, 2016
We often hear founders calling their startup their "baby.” Sadly, entrepreneurs often fail to show actual friends and family that same level of priority.
Chris YehJune 7, 2016
It’s hard to buck conventional wisdom. Not only do you risk disapproval, you have to face down your own uncertainty. But being unusual is to succeed.
Chris YehMarch 31, 2016
With stories filling our heads of startups achieving overnight success, it’s no wonder that entrepreneurs are increasingly impatient. But it takes time.
Chris YehJanuary 7, 2016
Rapid growth is hard for any startup. But in an emerging market where established companies have given up, it's harder. See how one entrepreneur did it.
Chris YehNovember 5, 2015
Google. Facebook. Apple. These tech titans appear to have overwhelming advantages over your company when…
Chris YehFebruary 24, 2015
Conventional wisdom about education is right, attending a brand-name college can offer a major boost to your entrepreneurial career, but degrees don’t determine your destiny.
Chris YehNovember 25, 2014
If it’s hard for entrepreneurs to have a life, it’s doubly so for entrepreneurs solving the biggest problems in the world, but having a healthy life is better for both you and your company.
Chris YehOctober 2, 2014
Today startups are household names, and entrepreneurs and VCs are treated like celebrities. There are reasons why Silicon Valley is having a moment and by understanding them we can also understand how long it will last and what will follow.
Chris YehJune 12, 2014
As a startup, you’re always outnumbered and outgunned. Can you really afford to fight with one hand tied behind your back?
Chris YehMay 29, 2014
Many social entrepreneurs have an ambivalent attitude towards marketing. They may think that marketing is all about deceptive advertising, but marketing doesn’t have to be sleazy. In fact, developing the marketing mindset will help you and your customers.
Chris YehMay 1, 2014