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High-Performance Meetings

Planning meetings sucks. But poorly planned meetings suck way more! With intentionality, good structure, and consistent discipline, you can have High…

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Thought Leader Interview: Abhishek Bhattacharya

In our latest Interview, we speak with Abhishek Bhattacharya about the Indian startup landscape, the value of lean building, and why the best teams are…

Aug 12 •

Luis Pieruzzini

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VCs Are Not Safe

Founders often misunderstand the role of Venture Capitalists, and VCs often misunderstand how founders view them. Clarifying the actual role of VCs will…

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Thought Leader Interview: Vincent Mao

Why founder humility, AI automation, and mental resilience matter more than ever in today’s startup ecosystem.

Aug 5 •

Luis Pieruzzini

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Developing an Ownership Culture

Clarifying ownership creates agency. Giving people agency grows the capacity of the people and the organization. But it’s not easy. Here are some traps…

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July 2025

Developing an Ownership Culture

Clarifying ownership creates agency. Agency tends to increase effort and initiative. When you take agency away, people shrink.

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The CEO's Communication Compass: Accuracy vs. Precision

Be clear. Be brief. Focus on the future. This will make you a better communicator, and help your team and your investors stay aligned to the mission.

Jul 25 •

The Power of Unsexy Customers

Why founders should stop chasing "cool" customers and start solving real problems for real businesses.

Jul 23 •

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Luis Pieruzzini

Thought Leader Interview: Keshia Theobald-van Gent

In our latest Thought Leader Interview, we interview Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 2025 Woman of Influence, Keshia Theobald-van Gent.

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Luis Pieruzzini

The Founders’ Personal Financial Checklist: 10 Essentials for Building a Strong Financial Foundation

Learn how to protect your finances, plan for the future, and avoid common pitfalls while building your company.

Jul 11 •

Building a Feedback Loop That Powers Product-Market Fit

Building a strong feedback loop early on isn’t just a “nice to have.” It’s the lifeline that helps you find and lock in product-market fit.

Jul 8 •

Luis Pieruzzini

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Conditional Contracts: Aligning Payment with Progress to Reduce Risk and Build Trust

This post outlines how conditional contracts work, why they’re powerful, and how you can adopt them to close more deals and build better partnerships.

Jul 4 •

Luis Pieruzzini

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