To see what proactivity looks like, we asked four entrepreneurs and GyShiDo masters this: What do you do in the morning that sets you up for success?
Brittany LaneAugust 29, 2016
During Project Literacy Lab, 50+ mentors and specialists have shared their wisdom to the 16 participating entrepreneurs. Here are some of the top insights.
Brittany LaneJuly 12, 2016
Realistically, you will have to fire someone. It's one of the hardest things you will do. Here is some advice for how to do it well.
Pascal FinetteJuly 1, 2016
You can’t beat Google, Apple, Facebook or other well-established incumbents at their own game. Instead, shift the playing field and compete asymmetrically.
Pascal FinetteJune 16, 2016
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
This post explores the most difficult thing to do for any startup—and some of the right questions to help you overcome it.
Pascal FinetteMay 2, 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
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
Inspired by Thanksgiving + the holidays, this post shows how nine different entrepreneurs and investors incorporate gratitude into everything they do.
Brittany LaneNovember 26, 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
Organizations evolve, people grow apart and sometimes things get messy. How do you handle this stuff founder-to-founder in front of employees and investors?
Brittany LaneOctober 30, 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