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In-sourcing and Outsourcing
It often seems like it would be possible to grow a startup faster by outsourcing some of the key functions to an expert service provider. Sometimes, this is true, but often, there is less leverage than you might think – and there is undoubtedly a great deal of risk.
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Evaluating CEOs
Evaluating employee performance has a certain framework, however, that framework is applied somewhat differently when assessing a startup CEO. A CEO is ultimately responsible for an organization's performance, so the core of a CEO evaluation is fundamentally an organizational evaluation.
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Authoritative
How do we recognize leaders? Often, it is the fact that they speak authoritatively, which flows from their confidence, decision-making, and vision-casting. This matters in startups because all startup stakeholders are looking for someone who will hopefully lead an extraordinary value-creation process.
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Hard Fundraising Market Drivers
When fundraising, it is easy for startup leaders to focus intensely on their stories and arguments for why their startup is a great investment opportunity. While a cogent case must be built and delivered, exogenous factors often play a critical role in fundraising success and failure.
