Five Signs Your Startup May Be a Hobby
Among the five signs your startup may be a hobby: you are not making real offers that include a price, delivery date, and a promised result.
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SF Bay Area Real Estate Economics 2026
The San Francisco Bay Area remains one of the most dynamic and expensive housing markets in the world, shaped by a unique combination of economic forces, regulatory policies, and local market conditions. In this video, Bay Area loan officer and The Mortgage Lens founder Jed Thibodeau explains why understanding these forces is critical for buyers
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Subscription Engines for CPG: Which Model Fits Your Brand?
Subscriptions aren’t one thing. They’re a category of mechanics, and the right one depends on your product, margin structure, and how your customers actually buy. In this video, Igor Krasnykh walks through the main subscription engines CPG brands can apply (replenishment, curation, access/membership, build-your-box, and hybrid models) with real examples of who each one works
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Newsletter June 2026: Sales: Delivering Long-Term Value
Sales is the process of helping customers achieve valuable outcomes; it requires earning trust through listening and problem-solving, and building long-term relationships that create sustainable value for both customer and supplier.
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Effective Salespeople Commit to Providing Value
A conversation with Brendan McAdams on how effective salespeople commit to providing value.
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Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in May 2026
A collection of quotes for entrepreneurs curated in May 2026 around a theme of theory and practice: their distinct value, differences, and how each informs the other.
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Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in April 2026
A collection of quotes for entrepreneurs curated in April 2026 around theme of dreams, visions, and aspirations.
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Why Spreadsheets Still Rule Finance and Why That’s a Problem
Martha Ryan’s blog post offers a practical look at why spreadsheets still dominate finance—and the hidden risks they create. A must-read for CFOs, analysts, and anyone relying on data-driven decisions every day.
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The AI Gold Rush: It Still Takes Teams
A conversation between Norbert Korny, Jeff Allison, and Sean Murphy on the AI Gold Rush and why teams are still required for success.
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Hope for the best, prepare for the worst
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst is the practical mindset adopted by successful entrepreneurs. They plan for a range of outcomes.
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Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in March 2026
A collection of quotes for entrepreneurs curated in March 2026 around a theme of data, stories, and evidence.
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Quotes For Entrepreneurs Curated in February 2026
A collection of quotes for entrepreneurs curated in February 2026 around a theme iteration and successive refinements.
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Chatter and Silence
Chatter and silence are two ends of the spectrum of crowd behavior. Like markets, they can also move or sing in unison.
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Bootstrapping Your Way from Services to Scalable Products
Ellen Grace Henson explains how many companies bootstrap from services to scalable products.
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Quotes for Entrepreneurs Curated in January 2026
A collection of quotes for entrepreneurs curated in January 2026 around a theme of taking responsibility.
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Four Charlie Munger Principles from “The Midas Touch”
Here for Charlie Munger principles from John Train’s book, “The Midas Touch.” They cover specialization, technology, circle of competence, and understanding your advantage.
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Mark Bennett: Using Claude Code in Teams
A conversation with Mark Bennett about using Claude Code in teams. Mark proposes two models: Sprint 2.0 and Code Vigil.
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Introducing Emerging Technology
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.
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Q: Can Vendors Attend Bootstrappers Breakfasts
We got a question from an accounting firm: can vendors attend Bootstrappers Breakfasts?
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Scott Adams 1957 – 2026
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
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