Everyone has a number. No, I’m not asking for your number ladies. I’m asking what it would take for you to quit your startup and work…
When choosing a new brand name or logo, entrepreneurs have a tendency to focus on the creative end, and then plow ahead without contemplating the potential…
One of the most natural human impulses is the desire to be in control. Usually the more instability a person is dealing with in their life,…
Last week, members of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), students from Washington DC-area universities, and government officials gathered at the White House. They participated in the…
10 Sure Fire Ways Young Entrepreneurs Set Their Ideas Up For Failure
December 7, 2011I had a conversation awhile back with a young entrepreneur that frustrated me beyond belief. It went something like this… “I’m looking for some advice on…
How to Create an Amazing Network of People Around the Globe
December 6, 2011It happened. I’m not exactly sure when and I’m not exactly sure how, but I’ll try to explain. Three years ago, Jared and I were sitting…
Why This Pitch Competition Has Turned Into New York’s Hottest Investor Feedback Forum
December 6, 2011Today, I’m proud to announce that I’ll be teaming up with Graham Lawlor to host New York’s Ultra Light Startups Event. The event now finds itself…
Many small business owners have adopted the philosophy that “no one will care as much or work as hard as the owner.” While this may be…
In my last post I discussed some of the key considerations for preparing to submit a trademark registration application to the USPTO. In this article we…
How and Why The Lean Startup is Becoming the Standard for Hockey Stick Growth
December 5, 2011There is a movement going on in Silicon Valley and beyond. It has captured the cover of Inc Magazine, The New York Times Best Seller…