There is a scene in the movie Jurassic World where a pack of Velociraptors attack a much larger and genetically modified dinosaur called the Indominus Rex. In this great scene, the raptors leap onto, claw at, and bite the Indominus Rex, despite being repeatedly thrown off onto their backs. And because my mind is always […]

How To Support Your Employees According to Gallup’s latest national employee engagement report, only 31.5 percent of employees are engaged in their work. The others aren’t lazy. They don’t feel valued and have no clear direction or purpose. They feel that their accomplishments are going unrecognized, and that they are often blamed for things beyond their […]

How To Motivate Interns Without Money Let’s face it: it’s really easy to have penny-pincher syndrome in the startup world. With so many well-educated, jobless individuals, it’s easier than ever to underpay — or not pay someone at all — and call them an “intern.” But sometimes, it’s helpful to step back and remember that […]

Why Do You Want To Be An Entrepreneur Taking the leap into entrepreneurship is no easy feat and many aspiring entrepreneurs need to do some self-assessment before they decide to move forward. Besides asking yourself the obvious questions like “Am I ready to fail?” or “Can I handle risks?” aspiring entrepreneurs need to figure out […]

Employee Recognition Programs Best Practices Question: What’s your best advice for putting together a formal employee recognition program? Any tips on what to include (or what doesn’t work)? Best Employee Recognition Programs Work With Your Team to Define Rewards “Every startup has its own culture. It’s worth learning how other businesses (startups, major brands, consulting […]

I’ve built five companies in my startup career, four of which I started with close friends. It’s quite common to build a company with a close friend: you get together, think of a cool idea, and decide to get started. Why not, right? While it can be extremely fun to start up with someone you’re close […]