A mastermind or peer-to-peer advisory group offers founders practical feedback, helping them to develop empathy and follow through on plans and commitments.
Masterminds help founders with empathy, feedback, follow through Read More »
Introducing emerging technology is a significant challenge for founders. These technologies typically support discontinuous products that break customer task models and workflows when they are first introduced into a market.
Introducing Emerging Technology Read More »
We got a question from an accounting firm: can vendors attend Bootstrappers Breakfasts?
Q: Can Vendors Attend Bootstrappers Breakfasts Read More »
Scott Adams, author of the Dilbert comic strip and a number of thought provoking books, passed away today after a long struggle with cancer. This post has some observations on his books and essays
Scott Adams 1957 – 2026 Read More »
Sheridan Hall, founder of Operation Hired, offers thoughtful and practical advice on thriving in startup chaos.
Sheridan Hall on Thriving in Startup Chaos by Founder Read More »
The value pyramid model offers a pricing paradigm, a way to reduce customer risk, validate demand, and grow revenue in step with customer urgency.
The Value Pyramid as a Way to Structure and Define Your Offerings Read More »
The following is a guest post by Elise Zhu on the important topic of how founders can identify and manage stress, especially facing important decisions under conditions of high uncertainty. Deciding Under Fire: What Stress Does to a Founder’s Brain (and How to Design Around It)
Elise Zhu on How Founders can Design Around Stress Read More »
A learning mindset allows founders to explore the unknown, persevere through setbacks, and gain traction.
Lean, Agile, and Agility are All About a Learning Mindset Read More »
