Leader is a pretty grandiose word We apply it to some of history’s greatest humans from Martin Luther King Jr. to Abraham Lincoln and honor these legendary leaders with libraries worth of laudatory books, national holidays, and very large statues. So no wonder when aspiring business owners attempt to burnish their leadership ability, they often […]

Starting three companies — two of which didn’t take off the way I envisioned — taught me that while entrepreneurs should dream big, it’s essential that we also plan for failure. More than 90 percent of startups fail. And recognizing this right off the bat will prepare you intellectually, emotionally and financially, if your venture […]

Just last week I was sitting through a pitch from an entrepreneur, and as often happens, they swung and missed at a key moment. Generally speaking, when a pitch goes awry, entrepreneurs — new and experienced — make at least one of these three common, yet avoidable, mistakes when presenting to potential funders. 1. Providing […]

The world needs new entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs create jobs, lift the standard of living, usher new technology into society, and keep competition alive in the marketplace. Starting a business is difficult, and it’s crucial that the next generation has as much ammunition as possible. We are all relying on you to carry on the proud tradition […]

Though counterintuitive for many entrepreneurs, there are three ingredients for their success. 1. Lead versus micromanage. In recent times we have read a great deal about “helicopter parents” who hover above their child, not allowing him or her to experience growing pains that lead to greater wisdom and success in the long run. Many entrepreneurs […]