As a startup founder, it can be tempting to get caught up in the hype of fast growth and flashy metrics. After all, these are the things that often catch the attention of investors and the media. But it's important to remember that true success for a startup is not just about accumulating vanity metrics, … Continue reading Building something meaningful
Category: vision
Wandering in the dark
Vision. The most important part of any startup. Not the product, not the founder, not the super-smart team, nor any Sand Hill Road VCs backing them. What a vision is not: a mission statement. (Pause for the eye roll). Sounds trivial, but this point is one I make with founders constantly. In a recent meeting … Continue reading Wandering in the dark


