The higher up you are in a company org chart, the more your role is about communication vs. execution. Nowhere is this more true than for the CEO. As soon as you are into scaling mode (post product-market fit) and […]
Founding CEOs hold a special place in the startup culture, and for good reason. After all, it takes a special kind of person to create something from nothing. To see an opportunity and go after it. To persevere through all […]
Many CEOs feel a need to present a brave front. To have their ‘game face’ on. Especially during challenging times. The thinking is that they need to shield their staff from the harsh reality. Perhaps a senior exec is about […]
When you are building a startup out of nothing, every day counts. Especially while you are still burning money. Many CEOs think that they need to grind harder. Work more hours. Hustle. Sleep when they die, etc. The key for […]
“I don’t know”. Three simple words. Words that we think in our heads all the time. Words that we likely share with others a lot less frequently. Words that can have a tremendous positive or negative impact on culture and […]
Much has been written about the role of a CEO, generally, and in a high growth startup environment specifically. Perhaps the clearest post on this subject was from Fred Wilson back in 2010. According to Fred, A CEO “does only […]