What I’ve learnt about outsourcing
Start-ups with limited resources may be tempted into outsourcing to cheaper places. I’m sure you’ve heard horror stories of... The post What I’ve learnt about outsourcing appeared first on...
View ArticleHow to build the right board for your start-up
At a board meeting this morning, I couldn’t help reflecting on our awesome group. A good start-up board helps in... The post How to build the right board for your start-up appeared first on SmartCompany.
View ArticleOne of the worst things you can do in business and in life, and we do it all...
I caught up with one of our investors in Auckland a few weeks ago – Peter, a wise chap who’s... The post One of the worst things you can do in business and in life, and we do it all the time appeared...
View ArticleHow to create a start-up culture that rivals Google
When I closed my first round of funding for Posse, I asked one of the lead investors – what’s the... The post How to create a start-up culture that rivals Google appeared first on SmartCompany.
View ArticleThe end of stress
Now, in the New Year, I can admit it: 2013 sucked and I’m glad it’s over. For the first... The post The end of stress appeared first on SmartCompany.
View ArticleDo you want to work at my start-up?
For the past few weeks, I’ve focused on recruiting more team members for our offices in Sydney and Manila. ... The post Do you want to work at my start-up? appeared first on SmartCompany.
View ArticleBarriers are imaginary: A lesson from my childhood
In my second week of high school, our teacher set us an assignment for our social studies program: what career... The post Barriers are imaginary: A lesson from my childhood appeared first on...
View ArticleWhat two years have taught me about pitching for investment
Until recently, I’ve done a fairly poor job of selling my company. Yes, I was good at exciting people. No,... The post What two years have taught me about pitching for investment appeared first on...
View ArticleKeep dreaming: Why we merged with Beat the Q
Entrepreneurs are dreamers. We create ideas for products that never existed and then embark on the hard slog of turning... The post Keep dreaming: Why we merged with Beat the Q appeared first on...
View ArticleOne word of advice from Eric Ries
Some years ago, I was lucky enough to hear Eric Ries speak. I was just embarking on my founder journey,... The post One word of advice from Eric Ries appeared first on SmartCompany.
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