Monthly Archives: October 2011
How do Startups Hire the Right People?
If a startup were a recipe, it would include a mixture of a good idea, timing, luck, opportunity and, last but not least, the right people. As much as everything else might be in place, having the wrong people is … Continue reading
Startups and the Perils of the New Office
One of the many things I find fascinating startups is their fascination with office space. When a startup moves into a new office, it is like a rite of passage because it apparently says to the world that they’ve made … Continue reading
Bloggers: A Key Part of Startup/VC Ecosystem
As a long-time blogger and someone who does a lot of consulting work with startups, David Crow’s post “Where the Canadian VC Bloggers?” obviously struck a chord for a variety of reasons. In thinking about David’s post, one thing that … Continue reading
RIM Should Return to its Startup Roots
What to do about Research in Motion, Canada’s flagship technology company that just can’t seem to find its equilibrium in a market that has become volatile, competitive and unstable despite its growth. Here’s a radical idea inspired by an exchange … Continue reading
The Whiteboard: A Startup’s Most Valuable Asset
I’m working for a start-up that just moved into a new office that is whiteboard-free. This may sound somewhat dramatic but it is a shocking and untenable experience. To me, whiteboards are valuable workhorses for startups. They are essential tools … Continue reading
Madness = Apples’ Flagship Store in Manhattan
For whatever reason, I figured a trip to New York should include a visit to Apple’s flagship store at 5th and 59th. One word: mistake. I’m not what I expected on a glorious Saturday afternoon but the store was utter … Continue reading
