The “Professional” CEO
I’m sometimes asked what makes a hired “professional” CEO different than a founder CEO. The obvious answer is experience. Some great questions to ask are: “What does
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SaaS Exit: Strategic Buyer vs. Financial Buyer
I thought I’d address a recent question I received: What is the main difference between a “financial buyer” vs. a “strategic buyer”? A financial buyer
The 3 Prerequisites to Scaling a SaaS Business
Silicon Valley culture is hyper-focused on growth and scalability. There is a right time to grow and scale. Many founder CEOs get the timing wrong.
Assess, Decide, and Act Cycle
Over the last two years, I’ve been active in my local emergency response volunteer community. I’ve participated in several mass casualty training exercises (e.g., earthquakes,
Charlie Munger & Mental Models
Warren Buffett’s right-hand man is Charlie Munger. I’ve read transcripts from several of Munger’s speeches, and I really love the multidisciplinary way he approaches investment
Risk vs. Fear
Risk is defined as the statistical probability of a negative event occurring. When you walk across the street, there is a statistical risk that you