This past week, I met a very impressive founding CEO who has been able to grow his company through several plateaus and has avoided some pitfalls that have snagged others. It got me thinking that statistically we know there are very few companies that have been successful with the same CEO from founding to a … More Startup Companies: One CEO or Several? – Part 1

When I’m deciding about what to write, I sometimes look at what is happening in the public arena or review my notes of half-completed thoughts. This Wednesday, the idea came to me in the form of a call with a potential demand generation vendor. The offer was simple: pay the vendor to call potential customers … More Are Ethics Optional?

Far too many companies fail before they launch.  Although everyone hears of the “great idea that couldn’t get funding,” there is another set that seems to be growing: “startups that never get around to getting funding.”  For every Marc Andreessen with several companies launched and several successes, there are a dozen people with reasonably good … More Why Ready Access to Money Hurts Startups