Published inUtah BusinessHow to set vision for startup companies — Utah BusinessA mission, a simple yet durable purpose, is the foundation of strategy for any great company. As with all foundations, leaders should take…Aug 22, 2022Aug 22, 2022
How a startup can identify a company mission — Utah BusinessI’ve been a student of strategy for my entire career. It was ingrained in my way of thinking in graduate school, and in my five years of…May 3, 2022May 3, 2022
Published inUtah BusinessHow should you set direction for your startup?In all of my years in business, every company I know has used the beginning of a new year as a time to reflect on goals. There’s nothing…Feb 16, 2022Feb 16, 2022
Published inUtah BusinessDo you need a large market when raising venture capital? — Utah BusinessOne evening when I was in graduate school, I was invited to an event held by the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). At the time, I…Jan 6, 2022Jan 6, 2022
Published inUtah BusinessThe dark art of valuing a company | Utah BusinessKickstart reviews over 600 companies for investment per year―think about that for a minute. That’s two to three companies per business day…Nov 11, 2021Nov 11, 2021
Published inUtah BusinessZoom isn’t enough (why startup teams should be together) — Utah BusinessWhen I first started at Kickstart, we dedicated one full day per week just to hear pitches. This equated to seeing more than 500 companies…Sep 8, 20211Sep 8, 20211
Published inUtah BusinessSuccessful startups need two types of people — Utah BusinessFor startup success in any industry, you need both role players AND athletes.Jul 15, 2021Jul 15, 2021
Published inUtah BusinessFounders need more than purpose — Utah BusinessI’ve now been a venture capitalist for over six years. My early years were a bit disorienting, to be sure. I’ve traditionally been a big…Jun 18, 2021Jun 18, 2021
Published inUtah BusinessOn side hustles (please don’t, it’s for your own good)A couple of weeks ago, Medium pushed out a link to an article about a highly accomplished Harvard student. One of the primary messages of…May 26, 2021May 26, 2021
Published inUtah BusinessUtah tech is an ecosystem (and that should matter to you) — Utah BusinessApr 21, 2021Apr 21, 2021
