Being in a startup world, it is far too common to see disagreements and disapproval from people on a regular basis. This post discusses on the external support, challenges for an idea which sounds outrageous and beyond reach.
Crazier the idea or bigger the vision – greater the resistance – perhaps because not many can see the vision which you as an entrepreneur have. Or it appears too difficult and impossible for them.
Starting a new business can be an exhilarating experience, but it can also be a daunting one. With so many decisions to make, resources to manage, and goals to achieve, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations of your startup. However, it’s important to keep the bigger picture in mind and focus on building long-term relationships with colleagues, partners, and customers.
Leadership is not an easy task, and it requires a unique set of skills to succeed. One of the most critical skills of leadership is being unflappable. It’s essential to be able to handle criticism and stay focused on the task at hand. In this article, we will explore why being unflappable is crucial for leadership and how to develop this skill.
In particular, if there are situations where the impact to customers has been wide and response harsh, it does bring out a different task from the leadership positions.
Leadership often tends to be about communication. Although it is often thought of as communication to others/teams, etc, a large part of it is about listening. More importantly it is about being a positive listener. It is painful to see example of leaders rebuffing positive criticism. This naturally leads a very bad example for problem solving approach
It takes time to arrive at simple solutions: Simplicity is hard work. This is a beautiful quote by Steve Jobs about finding simplicity in complex situations. Most of the modern-day businesses, software is hard. However, that can’t be an excuse to pass this hardship to the customers. We as entrepreneurs, founders or employees have a responsibility to find this simplicity amidst challenges.
Design is a crucial element of any product or service. It is the process of creating something that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing, with the goal of improving the user’s experience. However, design isn’t just about creating something that looks good on paper. It’s about creating something that people will actually use and find value in. In this article, we will explore why design isn’t finished until somebody is using it.
In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, there is constant pressure to come up with new and innovative ideas. However, not all ideas are created equal, and sometimes, our instincts tell us that an idea just isn’t right. Despite this, it can be challenging to stand our ground and trust our gut when others are trying … Read more
Management is often misunderstood as a role that involves controlling people and their actions. However, this is a flawed perception of what management really is. At its core, management is about guiding and supporting employees to achieve their best work and contribute to the success of the organization. In this article, we will explore why management isn’t about walking around to control people and what it should be about instead.
Working hard at the wrong thing: The quote is beautiful, but it’s not always easy to identify the right and wrong things. The way I’d interpret this quote is to find out the things that have the most impact. While running a startup, it is easy to get lost in finer details. We have to keep asking ourselves about the level of impact that our actions have. Based on the type of impact, we’ll need to temper our approach to save time.
Sales has moved on from the dark art of attracting people to the one with honesty and goodwill. In this article, we talk about the importance of sales in building customer relationships and helping to create a pipeline. In some cases, sales also can be about recruiting beta customers to test early version of your product. In these circumstances, these beta customers sign up for a lower price but with the ability to contribute to product development to suit their needs.
This was a perspective I missed during our fundraising activities. How much is really enough for a startup during its fundraising stages? I’ll admit that we never knew the right answer- sometimes it felt too much. At other times, it felt like we weren’t asking enough. The question is – where do we draw a line and say – this is what we need for a certain stage of the startup?