Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert, is famously critical of the workplace with his cynical cartoons. He entertains millions with his experiences of jargon-filled corporate speak and the lack of emotionally honest messages.
Blog Archive | Startups
Do CEOs really have time to waste on emotional intelligence?
Posted on December 14, 2019 by Paul O'Dea
A novel approach...closing that all-important first reference customer
Posted on March 13, 2019 by Paul O'Dea
American Embassy, DublinWinning the first international reference site is tough. The normal rules don't apply. Greg Turley (Cartrawler) told a great story recently which has become known as the 'embassy close'.
Getting to product/market fit - how can startups get there faster?
Posted on July 30, 2014 by Paul O'Dea
Startups can be dark places. Founders can be both confused and manic in equal measure. The heroes journey is tempered with lack of cash and lots of uncertainty. Yet the joy and freedom of choosing to follow your dream is so rewarding. Incubators, universities and investors ask whether there is a better way to get to product/market fit? They ask how startups can learn to build their companies more efficiently?
Want to Make your Startup Succeed - Be yourself with "More Skill"
Posted on March 19, 2013 by Paul O'Dea
Last week, I met famed leadership expert Gareth Jones (author of Why Should Anybody be Led by You?). Jones speaks about large companies and draws lessons from great leaders like Mandela and Branson. It got me thinking - how would his lessons apply to startups?
Giving and receiving advice for startups
Posted on January 17, 2013
We work with startups all the time. On iGAP we meet 25+ new ones every year, each with their own set of challenges and issues to figure out. A friend of ours, let’s call him Jeff, has recently set up an internet business. One evening last week Jeff popped over for some advice and feedback on his beta site.
What is the right number of founders in a startup?
Posted on January 15, 2013
Someone asked me an interesting question recently - what's the right number of founders in a startup? Most of us only have the agony or ecstasy of a few startups so this an important question to consider early on.
