Coffee with Founders
One of the most challenging things about running a startup is knowing the next step. You’ve got to address short term needs while also executing the chess-like moves that set up longer-term initiatives. Discussions with other founders are extremely useful in addressing this challenge. For the past few months, I’ve made it a habit to grab coffee or lunch with at least one founder a week.
Generally, we just chat about the story of the founder’s company; key learnings naturally emerge from these discussions. It is particularly interesting to get a self-assessment of major decisions the founder has faced. The ability to assess and act effectively at decision points startups face is a real skill, and the more you can expose yourself to the thought process behind these decisions, the better.
At this stage in my entrepreneurial career, I get more than I give at these meetings. One day I hope to be in a position to repay this generosity by sharing my experience with new founders in a similar setting.
A Fresh Start
I’ve been blogging, on and off, since 2003. Each time I’ve migrated platforms I’ve brought my archive with me. This time I’m trying something different.
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