This post talks about focusing on something that might not be sexy in the short term. But, it becomes mighty sexy when it’s time to cash out.
Pascal FinetteMay 26, 2016
Humans are complex creatures to motivate, and you can’t really inspire anyone to do anything. You have to do this instead.
Pascal FinetteApril 8, 2016
You need to understand venture capital if you want to raise funds from VCs. To really understand venture capital, you need to understand risk.
Pascal FinetteMarch 24, 2016
Giving a damn is seriously underrated and caring is a competitive advantage. Too many companies don't care, but the ones that do get our business.
Pascal FinetteFebruary 10, 2016
Entrepreneurs often go through hard times, from lost funding to failed products. The work is too important to give up. This post shares a way to persevere.
Pascal FinetteJanuary 28, 2016
Serial entrepreneur and head of Singularity University’s global expansion team, Pascal Finette, discusses how crucial self-awareness is for leadership.
Pascal FinetteJanuary 4, 2016
As glamorous as it might feel to tour the offices of Venture Capitalists looking for funding, it’s not why you’re building what you’re building.
Pascal FinetteDecember 2, 2015
Culture exists and happens no matter what. If you design for it or not, it is always there. How will you bake it deep into the fabric of your company?
Pascal FinetteNovember 6, 2015
Founders often believe that fundraising is the main thing. It's important, but not at the expense of building kick-ass products that create value for your customers—that's what investors really want to see.
Pascal FinetteAugust 6, 2015
Once you understand who the crucial people on the other side of the table are—who pays—you can design your pitch, marketing and sales material.
Pascal FinetteJuly 27, 2015
Entrepreneurs should answer the following: What is it that you’re doing? Why does it matter? How is it better? Why are you doing what you’re doing?
Pascal FinetteJuly 20, 2015
There's a distinction between innovation and invention—and entrepreneurs should be innovating.
Pascal FinetteJuly 15, 2015
Every single time I did this type of leadership, my teams went above and beyond of what most people would have thought they are capable of.
Pascal FinetteJuly 6, 2015
Kevin Starr, the incredible Executive Director of the Mulago Foundation, invests $10M per year into…
Pascal FinetteJune 15, 2015
For startups, a good idea isn’t enough. It often takes 7 to 10 years to build and exit a startup. The idea needs to be big and the team committed.
Pascal FinetteMay 26, 2015
I love talking with entrepreneurs about their businesses. Often they end up asking me for…
Pascal FinetteMay 8, 2015