How to Use Thought Experiments to De-Risk Your Startup
In the early days of building a company, it’s hard to step back and think about the bigger picture when there are always so many fires to fight or opportunities to chase down. That’s a shame, because looking at your business from a 50,000-foot view often reveals areas of misplaced focus or resource misallocation.
One technique that can break through the bubble of always being in … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Author: Leo Polovets | Subjects: Entrepreneurship, Risk Management
Common Startup Timing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
There’s a lot of advice on the web about what to do once you’ve raised money, but not when to do it. This is unfortunate, because poor timing can kill a company. This post will describe some common timing issues, as well as a framework for avoiding them.
Content: Article | Author: Leo Polovets | Subjects: Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital