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Your Investor is Not Your Boss
Sometimes startup leaders, especially first-time CEOs, make the mistake of thinking that their investors are their boss(es), available to help them solve their startup's problems. While experienced investors may offer some excellent value-add as they bring their distinctive point-of-view to the table, they should not be treated like a boss.
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Beyond Your Comfort Zone
The first time you venture forth to lead in the unknown world of high-potential startups, you will definitely be moving outside your comfort zone. Fear and self-doubt are normal, despite enormous pressure to pretend you are not experiencing them.
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IP Licensing for a Spinout Startup
One way to begin a new entrepreneurial adventure is to find some attractive intellectual property and license it as the foundation of a new startup. Here are some of my lessons learned for such a path.
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Compensating Tiny Teams
Tiny startup teams of less than ten offer unique compensation opportunities and challenges, so creativity and open communication are called for!
