Startup advisor and early-stage investor. My vision: to make every startup I work with a sustainable billion-dollar business.
This week I sat down for lunch with a founder named Mark who I’ve been advising for the past year. He’s a smart guy building a beautiful eBike in the Micro-mobility scene. The product is almost finished and he’s starting his first institutional round of fundraising. Here’s the problem: Mark has three verbal offers. Sounds … Continue reading Go with your gut
Mental strength. One of the core elements which isn't always talked about with startups. An extension of this would be: grit, drive and passion. These traits are often spoken of simplistically. In retrospect it's easy to say "have more grit and you'll succeed", but when you're stuck in the thick of it, everything looks and … Continue reading Veggies & Mental Strength
Growing a company has so many daily struggles, it’s important to not only have the right structure which allows growth to be possible, but also to have the right mindset. Speaking with a mentor or someone with Startup experience is always a major help when identifying and later focusing on attributes to help keep … Continue reading Adjusting your mindset
Get yourself a Greyhair! The underappreciated experience of previous generations is untapped knowledge and a valuable resource for all Startups. Call them what you want: Consultants, Advisory Board, the old guy who keeps rambling on about how easy the younger generation has it – either way, get yourself 1 or 2 or even 3! Your … Continue reading Great advice no one ever told you…
