The Blade

In the field of psychology, The Dunning-Kruger effect says that people often suffer from the illusion that their cognitive ability is greater than it actually is. Finding out how to recognize this in yourself could help improve your startup in this week’s rant, “You’re Probably Not as Good as You Think You Are.” Read More

We’ve all heard the war stories about greedy, pushy, over-the-top, controlling, and uncaring investors. In certain situations, these stereotypes have merit – founder/CEOs need love, not war. But what about investors? Do they need some love too? Read More

This week’s rant addresses whether having a great product or having great marketing is more important for obtaining fast growth. I have my opinion. Find out my thoughts below!  Read More

In this rant, I tell a story about how a friend of mine had to pay the IRS thousands of dollars unnecessarily that nearly broke him. Here are my three tips on how to avoid these tax pitfalls when starting your own startup.  Read More

Last week I spoke about my solutions for reducing health care costs. This week in my conclusion, I am offering three solutions that could put a halt to the crippling costs of health care.  Read More

Health care costs are out of control. Here is one of the solutions on how I’d go about fixing this problem that is crippling startups. Read More

In 1999 when I started First Research, if I had to purchase family health insurance at today’s prices, it would have cost me at least $2,000 per month – about as much as my entire monthly budget. I never could have afforded that; therefore, First Research would have never been started at all. Costs for purchasing health insurance are out of control, and it’s hitting startups hard. Hear me out! Read More

According to Dictionary.com, to flounder is to struggle clumsily or helplessly. Flounder is the perfect word to describe the process of starting a startup. In the beginning, the founder feels just like that – like a fish out of water, a “flounder” maybe, flopping along the ground after being hooked by a fisherman. Read More

One of my favorite books in the Bible is Ecclesiastes. Written by Solomon, the King of Israel, it discusses life’s true meaning. Despite being written 3,000 years ago, it applies amazingly well to startup founders today. King Solomon had it all. Read More

After a long, mind-boggling sales call, I am desperate to get home to Raleigh for an important event.

“When’s your flight, mister?” the taxi driver asks me in Manhattan at 5:10 p.m.

“5:40!”

“Sheesh, you’re screwed!” Read More