“We call it collecting No’s”, was Becka’s keen insight as we discussed a friend trying to raise money for a new venture. The notion resonated with me— how many times have we all collected no’s before someone believed in us? Failure is step one, … [Read more...]
He Said. She Said.
March 12, 2019 by
Welcome to the Verizon world of customer disservice. Everyone speaks a different language, and tells a different story. The reality and promises keep changing, and the rules are open to interpretation. When “He Said, She Said” becomes the rule of the … [Read more...]
Show Me the Money
February 28, 2019 by
This iconic line is right out of the movies. Thanks Cuba Gooding Jr. and Tom Cruise. In the real world, raising money is equally daunting. My buddy, Speros, provides a brilliant insight as we work on a project together: “The basic dilemma with … [Read more...]
Raising Money
February 7, 2019 by
Welcome to the world of entrepreneurs, struggling to raise money. The premise, for the most part, is simple. Carefully demonstrate low risk, high probability of success, and you are fundable. Sometimes it’s a little bit like buying life … [Read more...]
