Hey folks -- it's been a while since my last post on NoSnivelling. And I'll likely relapse again. But one of my long-standing todos was to update my blog. So, I finally moved off Blogger and spent some time setting up Wordpress. And for the AWS … [Continue reading]
Offsites for Startups – Why They’re Needed and How to Conduct Them
Let me set the stage. You started your company 12-18 months ago with incredible energy, formed a great team, raised some money, and got to work. You talked with customers, implemented scrum, drank a lot of coffee, shipped some product, … [Continue reading]
Getting out of ruts by doing goal-activities first
I've been thinking a lot about ruts of late. Specifically, how to get out of them. Because they're nasty things, and we all get in them. For instance, I've wanted to exercise more often. And blog more frequently. And … [Continue reading]
Recruiting and Interviewing Tips for Early Stage Startups
As part of my time with startups at AWS Office/Mentor sessions, I'm often asked to give a presentation on some interviewing and recruiting tips for startups. The advice is actually pretty germane to all recruiting. This presentation can be … [Continue reading]
How to find investors for your startup
I'm often asked to make introductions to investors, and the flow normally goes like this. Startup: "We're ready to raise money. Can you make introductions to investors?" Me: "What investors do you want to meet? Why are they a good … [Continue reading]