Startup CEOs must chart their own path, with help, but not a boss. startupceoreflections.com/your-investor-…

The people are my favorite part of a startup! Just love them! startupceoreflections.com/the-people-mat…

A crucial skill that startup founders need to develop is dealing with contracts. Here are reflections on that learning curve. startupceoreflections.com/legal-matters/

Having raised money in a variety of environments over 20 years, I have been reflecting on the challenges of the current tough fundraising environment. Hope it helps! startupceoreflections.com/fundraising-in…

The experience of closing a fundraising round can be full of mixed feelings…elation, relief, and feeling nibbled. Here are some thoughts about what that is like. startupceoreflections.com/feeling-nibble…

The network of people around us can have a huge impact on what we do and how we do it. I am appreciating how much of a difference they can make in a whole new way. I hope this post inspires you, too. startupceoreflections.com/cultivating-yo…

Reaching out is sometimes tricky to finesse! startupceoreflections.com/the-three-stri…

Don’t make this mistake when fundraising for your startup! startupceoreflections.com/when-fundraisi…

Startup fundraising? Make sure you are sharing a credible plan. Tips here! startupceoreflections.com/the-essential-…

Building a startup? Good financial modeling is key! startupceoreflections.com/startup-financ…

Lately I have had several founders asking questions about customer discovery — an absolute key to dialing in a startup so I thought I would share what I have been telling them. Speak up if you have other keys to add! startupceoreflections.com/keys-to-custom…

Life involves many bends in the road. My post today reflects on how I am currently processing and reflecting on those as a startup leader. Enjoy! startupceoreflections.com/considering-a-…

The internet is tempting...but you need more than what you can search for to support you in building your startup. Do you have any more examples to add? startupceoreflections.com/you-cannot-lea…

Startup leaders with these characteristics are worth looking for 👀 startupceoreflections.com/drive-intellig…

Sharing good news is sometimes trickier than it should be! Here is one of my lessons learned about communicating with my startup Board of Directors. Ahhh! startupceoreflections.com/board-of-direc…

Fundraising raises tensions of control between investors and entrepreneurs. startupceoreflections.com/investor-lever…

The investor inevitably asks, “Tell me about your competition.” Be prepared … startupceoreflections.com/the-double-edg…

Not all investors a good apples. There are some you want to avoid. startupceoreflections.com/reputations-ma…

Priorities priorities priorities startupceoreflections.com/opportunity-co…

Business building presents endless challenges. An early one is deciding when this new adventure demands? Deserves? Your full-time effort. startupceoreflections.com/side-hustle-vs…