Forget Product-Market Fit, Founders Need Founder-Market Fit
Too much startup advice treats founders like interchangeable pieces. "Find a big market, build a cool product...success!" But the best…
The Curse of Obsession: Lessons from Tech’s Most Driven (And Dangerous) Leaders
We're told to "follow our passion", that relentless focus is the key to greatness. But Robert Bruce Shaw's "All In"…
The Decline of Big R&D: What Startups Need to Know (And Do Differently)
Intro Recently, I read this article: https://worksinprogress.co/issue/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-american-rd-lab/ There's a lot of nostalgia for the glory days of Bell Labs and…
Looking Ahead: The Future of Corporate Venture Building
We've talked about why corporate venture building (CVB) is essential in today's world, and the common pitfalls to avoid. Now,…
Building it Right: The Biggest Pitfalls to Avoid (And How to Overcome Them)
Okay, so you're convinced that Corporate Venture Building (CVB) could be a game-changer for your company. But the hard truth…
Playing Politics to Win: Lessons for Startups from Bradley Tusk’s “The Fixer”
I've always been a bit allergic to the word "politics." As founders, we want to believe that building a great…
The Big Shift: Why Corporate Venture Building Isn’t Just a Fad
Let's cut through the buzzwords for a minute. Every established company talks a good game about innovation these days. But…
The Ego Trap: How Unlearning Your Past Success Can Supercharge Your Venture Building Ventures
Intro Here's a hard truth: the same traits that helped you climb the corporate ladder, or even launch a previous…
The “Always Be Building” Mindset: Why Venture Building Is as Much About Mental Strength as Market Savvy
Intro Venture building gets a lot of hype – the potential for massive returns, disrupting industries, all that good stuff.…
Venture Building in the Global South: Spotting Unique Opportunities & Challenges
Too many investors and founders still have a narrow view of where innovation happens. Silicon Valley, London, maybe Singapore...and they're…