Personal Growth

Why It’s Okay to Tell Your Investors That You Don’t Have a Clue

Why It’s Okay to Tell Your Investors That You Don’t Have a Clue

Of all of the misconceptions about startup life, I think the most profound—and ultimately damaging—is the myth of the savior leader: the magical CEO who creates the perfect product/service and business model that erupts into a runaway success. The cold, hard truth is that it takes both time and much iteration before most entrepreneurs get it right.

Strong Suit 027 What VC’s Really Look For in Founders

Strong Suit 027 What VC’s Really Look For in Founders

A candid conversation with Mark Achler, Managing Director of MATH Venture Partners. Mark pulls back the curtain on: What VC’s really look for in an entrepreneur / What sets apart the entrepreneurs who make it & those who don’t / / The single-most vital skill of an entrepreneur / And how Founder/CEO transitions can go smoothly… or terribly.