The Future of Venture Talent: Attracting and Developing the Next Generation in a Competitive Market
Let's face it, finding great talent is hard. And in the current market, it's gotten even worse. But as experienced…
Due Diligence Beyond the Financials: Assessing Your Startup’s “X Factors”
Investors don't just look at your spreadsheet projections. They're sizing YOU up, and trying to assess the less tangible factors…
The Rise of the “Micro-CVC”: How Smaller Companies are Investing Strategically
Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) used to be the exclusive domain of massive companies. But that's changing fast. More and more…
Identifying Internal “Enemies of Innovation” (And How to Win Them Over)
We all know that innovation is hard. But here's a secret most executives don't want to admit: often, the biggest…
Fostering Intrapreneurship: Lessons from Successful Spin-offs
Intrapreneurship is a lot like that gym membership you keep paying for, but rarely use. Everyone knows it's good in…
Why Your Corporate Accelerator Is Failing (and How to Fix It)
I've seen enough corporate accelerators to know most are a waste of time and money. Flashy launch events, some mentoring…
Nailing the Series A Pitch: It’s NOT Just Seed Stage on Steroids
Okay founders, if you think Series A is just about showing bigger traction numbers than your seed round, you're in…
“Patent Trolls” vs. Strategic IP: Protecting Your Startup Without Stifling Growth
Let's be honest, the world of patents is a minefield for startups. On one hand, it's tempting to think, "We're…
Beyond MVP: Proof Of Scalability Prototyping
Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is a great concept...in theory. Too many founders I meet are obsessed with a bare-bones launch,…
The “Hustler-Hacker-Hipster” Myth: Building Your Ideal Venture Team
Look, I've seen more pitch deck archetypes than I care to count. You've got the visionary Hustler, the tech-genius Hacker,…