Confidence doesn’t mean that you’re blind to weaknesses. When you are truly confident, I believe, you are aware of what weaknesses you have. Although you may be able to maintain great eye contact while being blind to your weaknesses, it doesn’t change the reality that they are there. For example, this week I’ve noticed my…

Is there anything better than growing with each other? Pushing yourself because of the example of those around you. Intentionally stretching and pushing in a direction different than if you were alone. Those are some of the best ways to ponder and think deeply.

The average age of a startup at an exit is 8-10 years. That’s over half of my life. My point, that’s a long time. Eventually, if the average age of a startup at exit is 8-10 years, the active duty period of founders (if not replaced in the meantime) extends even more. Better love the…

I was oblivious to the rockstar that is Ben Horowitz. Until a few months ago when I read his work on management that curbs politics in a company. He defines politics as: people advancing their careers or agendas by means other than merit and contribution. A key precursor to avoiding politics is to hire people…

Last weekend I read Ender’s Game, by Orson Scott Card. This book is significant to me for two reasons. Firstly, it is the favorite novel, if not book, of my eldest brother Andrew, whom I love dearly. His high praise for the book is what compelled me to read the book the first time. Reading…