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    The Value of Doing Something Intrinsically Hard

    Jen Baird / May 29, 2021

    Difficult challenges create barriers to entry, competitive advantage, and value. Seek them out.

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    Consulting as Startup Preparation Ground

    December 4, 2021

    The Hidden Value of Board Meeting Preparation

    July 25, 2020

    The Deep End of the Pool

    March 12, 2022
  • CEO Essentials

    Reflections on Startup Children

    Jen Baird / May 22, 2021

    Startups are like the children of their founders. What are the implications of this analogy?

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    How to Stand Out to Your Startup Investors

    March 28, 2026

    Stock Option Grant Planning

    May 10, 2025

    Driving for Speed with Finesse

    March 13, 2021
  • Fundraising,  Product Development,  Risk & Decision-Making

    The Risk of Idea Stealing

    Jen Baird / May 15, 2021

    Inexperienced entrepreneurs often worry about sharing what they are working on with others, fearing someone will steal their idea. While there are a few circumstances one should be cautious about, generally, it is far riskier not to share.

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    How VCs Say “Yes”

    July 11, 2020
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    May 27, 2020

    The Power of Professionalism

    March 1, 2025
  • CEO Essentials

    Communicating with Investors at the Right Frequency

    Jen Baird / May 8, 2021

    The more frequently you communicate, the deeper into the details you need to delve. To manage the level of detail and involvement, control the communication frequency.

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    Essential Entrepreneurial Enabler: Herding Cats

    October 30, 2021

    Discerning Signals in the Noise

    April 6, 2024

    The Cost of Context Switching

    March 27, 2021
  • Board of Directors

    Why An Approved Budget Does Not Equal Control

    Jen Baird / May 1, 2021

    Do you think approving a budget means you have control? Think again. Budgets do not equal control. Especially in a startup.

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    January 17, 2026

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    March 8, 2025

    Getting Value from Your Board

    October 9, 2020

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