Frans Johansson: The Secret Truth About Executing Great Ideas Minimum Viable Products and Product Pivots are two terms that are being used a lot in the lean startup community these days. The two thought leaders behind this movement are Eric Ries & Steve Blank. Definitions for the two terms are: “The minimum viable product is - Read More -
These words have been immortalized by the Nike slogan. They were also the first ones that came to mind this morning when I read Brad Feld’s post It’s So Hard When Contemplated In Advance And So Easy When You Do It. After a long time, I instantly connected with a post. The feeling he talks - Read More -
Image by adesigna Most entrepreneurs get a lot of ideas on a regular basis. It begins with a pain point or market void. However, initial brainstorming sessions seem to exponentially increase the size of the business. Divergent target segments, unnecessary features and over complication is what usually follows next. Soon the idea that was once - Read More -
Image by egazelle I had an interesting conversation with a friend of mine over dinner yesterday regarding the importance of luck in life and business. We were debating how large a role luck play’s in helping us achieve the level of success we desire in life. Everyone talks about being in the right place at - Read More -
Image by wallyg Starting a new business, launching a new product/service or forging a new partnership, needs to have a plan. The plan helps put your thoughts into perspective and brings them to life. It provides a framework to operate from, and achieve goals that have been set. Without a plan, it is more likely - Read More -
Image by Stitch I am sure most entrepreneurs who have been in the business for a while have had to go through this ordeal at some time or other. The first time is always the hardest to get over. It just hurts in so many ways. As a startup we are dependent on a limited - Read More -
Since I am now posting every alternate day on my blog, I thought this would be a great opportunity to open up the days when I am not writing, to bloggers and authors from within my niche, that is small businesses & entrepreneurship, and have guest writers post during those days. I look forward to - Read More -