Leadership

Set a clear strategy for company and product success so you stay grounded in what you want to achieve. Find practical advice on goal-setting, cross-functional planning, prioritization, and leadership.

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Make Time for Strategy in an “Agile” World
October 23, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Make Time for Strategy in an “Agile” World

“To get off the treadmill.” I once asked a friend why he moved from Silicon Valley a few years ago and this is what he said. But I am not sure there are many places you…

Hey Product Managers: It Is Time to Set the Strategy That You Think Is Right
October 7, 2019
Hey Product Managers: It Is Time to Set the Strategy That You Think Is Right

“Vision.” What does this word mean to you? I define it as knowing what you want to accomplish and where you want to go. In business, it can be difficult to determine what…

The Founder’s Paradox: The “Future You” Might Not Like the Choices “Today You” Is Making
September 23, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: The “Future You” Might Not Like the Choices “Today You” Is Making

The guy with the laptop. This is how I am known by one of my kid’s soccer coaches. Let me explain. The kids need to be there before games 45 minutes to warm up. There is…

The Founder’s Paradox: How Do You Give 100 Percent to Every Teammate and Still Let Go?
August 27, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How Do You Give 100 Percent to Every Teammate and Still Let Go?

We are all capable of achieving greatness. But big achievement rarely happens in isolation. You need support from those who have done it before you — as well as…

Product Strategy vs. Marketing Strategy
August 26, 2019
Product Strategy vs. Marketing Strategy

“But why?” You have probably heard this question countless times if you are a parent. Children have a seemingly insatiable curiosity to learn the reasons and causes for…

The Founder’s Paradox: How Do You Grow Really Fast Without Losing Your Soul
July 29, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How Do You Grow Really Fast Without Losing Your Soul

It is a paradox every company founder wants to have — growing super fast without losing who you are and what makes the team special.

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Know When to Change Course and When To Keep Going
July 16, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Know When to Change Course and When To Keep Going

I love the adventure of travel. I am always looking to see and learn something new about a place and the people who live there. Right now, I am writing this from Italy…

The Founder’s Paradox: The Real Value of Venture Capital
June 24, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: The Real Value of Venture Capital

The promises come every day. Some delivered straight to my email, some via LinkedIn messages, some through friends of friends of friends. I will admit — the promises are…