Getting the first users and learning from them.
Imagine trying to start a campfire with just a single matchstick—that’s what launching a startup feels like when resources are tight. But even with limited...
Ever heard the saying, “Scaling is like solving a Rubik’s cube blindfolded”? Funny, because many founders dive in just like that—eyes closed, hoping for the...
Ever wonder who invented the iconic Post-it note? It was an accidental stroke of genius from a 3M scientist, tinkering away on something that seemed...
Have you ever noticed how a snowball rolling down a hill can quickly turn into an avalanche? That’s a prime example of exponential growth, and...
Have you ever seen a balloon inflate too quickly and burst at the first sign of pressure? That’s your startup if you try to scale...
Ever hear the one about the startup founder who was digging for treasure and found a map leading to an even bigger treasure? Spoiler alert:...
Have you ever tried to fill a leaky bucket without fixing the holes first? Trying to convert customers with a flawed strategy is much the...
“Is your startup growing, or just swelling?” This question jolted me during a seminar a few years back. At the time, my startup had the...
Ever wonder why a startup is like a toddler? Because both need a lot of attention, both grow alarmingly fast (or not at all if...
Ever feel like your startup’s social media feeds are giving you messages—like the universe trying to tell you something about your business’s future? Maybe it’s...