Fourteen tips on how to take advantage of the power of community and conversation at the Bootstrappers Breakfasts.
Bootstrappers Breakfasts: the Power of Community and Conversation Read More »
A primer on Networking in Silicon Valley 2023, collects material from articles I’ve written and briefings I’ve given over the last 16 years.
Networking in Silicon Valley 2023 Read More »
Harsh Darji shares some of his drawings and his process of visual thinking. See how visual thinking can help you innovate your business.
Harsh Darji on How to Innovate Using Visual Thinking Read More »
This is for startup founders. You have a lot on your plate and events and interruptions make it even more interesting.
Triage for Managing Interrupts Read More »
We use a four phase project planning model we call 1-2-4-1 which allocates time to planning, prototyping key challenges, finishing the bulk of the work, and polishing.
Chalk Talk 1-2-4-1 Read More »
Some thoughts on finding common ground and workable solutions when trust is low and conversations are challenging.
Finding Common Ground and Workable Solutions Read More »
Where is your team in the explore exploit continuum? Are you in explore or exploit mode? If you are operating in a new area with high uncertainty then explore mode is the best posture. As you gain clarity you will typically transition to exploit mode.
Chalk Talk: Where is your team in the explore exploit continuum? Read More »
A chalk talk on the S-Curve model for Technology Investment. The S-curve was first popularized in “Innovation the Attacker’s Advantage” by Richard Foster.
Chalk Talk: S-Curve for Technology Investment Read More »
Need an accountant for business taxes? Here are accountants recommended by Bootstrappers Breakfast members for startups and small businesses. One question that comes up in December and January, and sometimes in February and March, is “who can recommend a good accountant to help me file a corporate tax return?” It turns out it is better
Q: Can you recommend an accountant for business taxes? Read More »
In “Solving for Pattern,” Wendell Berry writes about organic farming principles. Still, he offers a systems perspective applicable to startups and growing businesses that need to develop both staff and technology to thrive.
Seven Insights from “Solving for Pattern” by Wendell Berry Read More »
Brendan McAdams and Sean Murphy discuss cultivating luck in business endeavors and relationships.
Cultivating Luck in Business Endeavors and Relationships Read More »
Kristin Zhivago’s “The Promise Keeper” outlined the need for business processes that support your brand as the promise that you keep.
Kristin Zhivago: The Promise Keeper Read More »
For startups, regardless of the niche or product being sold, visibility is arguably one of the single most critical challenges faced. You can have the coolest solutions in the world, but if nobody knows it exists, it’s essentially worthless. And this is why visibility is so important. In this video we share our reflections on
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I am not sure which of these tweets brought Brian Norgard (@BrianNorgard) to my attention; he offers pithy insights from the trenches of entrepreneurship.
Brian Norgard Offers Pithy Insights From the Trenches of Entrepreneurship Read More »
Four excerpts from a fantastic briefing at the Lean Culture Meetup by Vicky Hora on coaching and mentoring.
Vicky Hora on Awesome Coaching and Mentoring Read More »
Founder: Sean Murphy’s advice to “zoom in for traction” encouraged me to shift my focus from a region to a single city. This allowed me to generate references that encouraged other prospects to sign up.”
Zoom In for Traction, Then Slowly Zoom Out for Impact Read More »
Rob Fitzpatrick, author of the Mom Test, offers some evergreen advice on mistakes bootstrappers should avoid in 2021 (especially if they have not made already and won’t see them coming.)
Rob Fitzpatrick: Five Mistakes Bootstrappers Should Avoid in 2021 Read More »
Work with trusted partners open kimono: disclose relevant financials, plans, and internal processes to increase synergy. Play a long game.
Be Open Kimono With Partners Read More »
This is a practical overview of social capital, an essential concept for entrepreneurs despite being hard to measure. I offer suggestions for growing your business network, and enhancing your reputation, explaining why increasing social capital creates value for your startup.
A Practical Introduction to Social Capital for Entrepreneurs Read More »
The Cult of Done Manifesto offers thirteen principles for getting things done. I found them useful for avoiding procrastination and perfectionism. Here are the principles along with my commentary and suggestions for entrepreneurs.
Use the Cult of Done Manifesto to Avoid Procrastination and Perfectionism Read More »
