By Deep Nishar – SVP, Products & User Experience at LinkedIn Silicon Valley was built on amazing products, not on stellar leadership skills. In fact, veterans of some of the world’s most successful tech companies often look with skepticism, even disdain, on …
Continue Reading »By Paul Graham Most startups that raise money do it more than once. A typical trajectory might be (1) to get started with a few tens of thousands from something like Y Combinator or individual angels, then (2) raise a …
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It happens all the time: someone looks great on paper, stands out in an interview and then joins the company and things don’t go according to plan. Their skills aren’t really a match, their experience isn’t translating, and they are …
Continue Reading »By Jason Daley It’s an age-old question: Are entrepreneurs a special breed, born into this world with a drive and need to succeed that most of humanity lacks, or can they can be created through education, experience and mentorship? We …
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Companies from Google to Bank of America are investing in ways to measure how happy their employees are–and how to make them happier. But does that mean work is getting better, or are we just being tricked into working more? …
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I have a negative visceral reaction to people who don’t want to take any risk—especially to founders at a new startup, where everyone involved is taking risks. As an investor, I’m looking for entrepreneurs who are willing to take the …
Continue Reading » By Drake Baer More Americans are declaring their independence: as in the 17 million that self-indentified as independent workers–as in freelancers, temps, self-employed consultants and the like–as of May 2013, up 10% from 2011. That’s according to MBO Partners, who …
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By James Clear Learning how to say no is one of the most useful skills you can develop, especially when it comes to living a more productive and healthy life. Saying no to unnecessary commitments can give you the time you …
Continue Reading » I’m completely biased. I think Silicon Valley, where I live and work, is the epicenter of technology innovation. It is to entrepreneurs what Hollywood is for film and New York is to finance. Entrepreneurs are drawn to this area, and for …
Continue Reading » By Adam Grant, Wharton professor and author of GIVE AND TAKE Employee theft costs the economy up to $200 billion a year. In the hopes of putting a stop to stealing, many managers have turned to surveillance systems. According to new evidence from …
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