How to Define and Track Traction

Traction, traction, traction. Are you tired of hearing that term but not getting a straight answer about what it really means? Well, you came to the right place! In this article we discuss “traction,” what it is, what it means, how to use it and why it’s important.

Now Trending: Social Ventures

Social ventures and social entrepreneurship are hot right now. From new global conferences to demo and fast pitch events focused on social ventures, social entrepreneurship is attracting a lot of attention. However, few people actually know what a social venture is. In this post, we discuss what a social venture is and what it isn’t.

The First Mover Advantage Myth

Have you ever had an idea that you thought was different or unique only to later find out that someone has already done it? Well, take heart. Being first does not equate to being successful. In this article I discuss some of these failed first movers, as well as the legal barriers first mover erect to try and exclude competitors.

Signal, Noise and Priorities

We are bombarded daily by all kinds of information – TV and radio ads, blog feeds, twitter updates, and facebook posts. But is it useful, i.e. is it signal or is it just noise? In this article I discuss what I think is signal and what is noise, how I make the distinction, and what it means to my clients and prospective clients.

How to Save Money on Your Legal Bills

Many startups pay very close attention to their “burn rate,” the rate at which they spend money.  A startup’s burn rate is indicative of how much runway a company will need once it starts looking for outside financing.  One component of the burn rate...