Category Archives: Entrepreneur
How Much Money Do You Really Need?
When an entrepreneur is posed with this question by a potential investor, how do you answer it? What is the investor looking for? Does it mean that they do not believe my projections? Are they testing me for my resolve? … Continue reading
One Less Crazy One
When I heard of Steve Jobs’ death last night, my first reaction was a simple “wow”. You know, the kind you get when you knew something of significance just happened. While I never had the opportunity of meeting Steve Jobs … Continue reading
Starting Your Start-Up
In my first post to this Blog, I discussed what it takes to be an Angel Investor in my Guide to Angel Investing. In this post I would like to look at the view from the other side of the … Continue reading
Thoughts On Leadership and the Value of Personal Mantra’s
One of the most important things that you can do for yourself, your associates, your family and life, is to establish a personal constitution. It starts with understanding whom you are, what you value and what drives you. In this … Continue reading
So You Want To Be an Angel (Investor)?
Starting a company is one of the most worthwhile and rewarding things that you can do. Not only are startups the most effective supplier of new jobs for our economy, but you can learn more by building one from the … Continue reading
What Type of Business Do You Have — or Want to Start?
If you have started or are thinking of starting a business, you may not have really thought too much about the type of that business. You probably should — it will make a difference in your future and how you … Continue reading
The Lean Startup — Thinking Lean from the Start
Maximize your Chances for Success from the Start with Lean Thinking I am a big proponent of the “lean startup movement” as espoused by Steve Blank & Eric Ries. Other then just the term “lean” (as the founder of LeanLogistics … Continue reading
Ready, Fire, Aim – Defining Your Market
Elephants and Deer and Rabbits oh my… do I have to choose? Please forgive my game animal metaphors (I have a great friend who recently got me thinking of market segmentation in this light) but I hope that you will … Continue reading
A Guide to Angel Investing
One of the questions that I am asked on occasion is “what is an Angel Investor” (and can or should I become one)? I have found this video to be one of my favorite guides for both prospective Angel Investors … Continue reading
Musings at Altitude 