Startup Communities and Startup Failure

I’ve got two critically important articles to point your attention to today - on startup communities and startup failure.Jevon MacDonald talks about how startups can save venture capital (in...

Using Great Customer Service as a Differentiator

In a “me too” world of easy-to-build and low cost startups, it’s becoming harder and harder to differentiate yourself from the competition. Just think about your potential customers...

The Copycat Benefit for Startups

A few people have told me that pitching the “first mover advantage” for a startup isn’t always the best thing. Being first doesn’t guarantee success. If anything, being first...

The Big Bang Theory of Launching a Product

Many people will tell you the best way to launch a product is to do so early and iterate constantly. I’ve said the same thing, and generally agree with that sentiment. You don’t want to...

Startup Lessons Everyone Should Read

Here’s a sampling of some great startup lessons worth reading about.Your Pitch Sucks. Patrick Lor lays it on the line very succinctly with his post about bad VC pitches. He must have seem...