PinnedFounders, VCs Might Not Like My Sharing This, But They ShouldOne of the more challenging skills to help develop in a founder, is being able to discern b.s. from experienced and valid advice. As you…Sep 21, 20232Sep 21, 20232
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Belgian Startups, Immigration, and Why your Definition of Innovation is WrongLet’s make something clear before we get into it, this is a discussion of beer from the perspective of an entrepreneur and economist, to…21h ago21h ago
SX Sideways: More to Changing SXSW than Condensing the WeekendsFor those unfamiliar, SXSW is rather unique in the world for being far more than a conference, trade show, or film or music festival —…Mar 18Mar 18
How the Irish Saved EntrepreneurshipThomas Cahill’s How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland’s Heroic Role From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval…Mar 17Mar 17
Why Most Investors Are Wasting Their Time Ignoring Emerging Fund ManagersThe most prevalent reason why I always raise my hand to speak, moderate, or host an event, is that while written content reaches millions…Mar 12Mar 12
Texas Drops a Bigger, Better Blueprint: Why the World Should Take Notes (and Copy It)What if a state decided to flex its economic muscle so hard that it made entire countries blush? Welcome to Texas in 2025, where Governor…Mar 7Mar 7
Portugal’s Entrepreneurial Revolution: Why Startups and Innovation Thrive (And What Needs to…A Country Built on Bold Exploration and InnovationMar 3Mar 3
Your Startup Pitch is Bad; Let me Explain How we KnowOver the last couple of weeks, I’ve been pushing us to question traditional startup methodologies such as lean startup or how venture…Feb 271Feb 271
Your Conference Event is Boring. Here’s How to Fix It in Austin (Especially for SXSW)So, you’re hosting an event during a conference or trade show, perhaps a meetup, a happy hour, or maybe even some speakers with engaging…Feb 24Feb 24