The Rise of the Startup Industrial Complex?

The Rise of the Startup Industrial Complex?

Give entrepreneurs open, transparent access to the tools and information they need to build their business. Be candid and respectful with your feedback. Provide mentoring when they ask, and encouragement even if they don’t ask. By Chris Shipley (Co-Founder, Guidewire...
Guidewire Group Pivots Toward Software

Guidewire Group Pivots Toward Software

By Chris Shipley (Co-Founder, Guidewire Group) You no doubt know Guidewire Group as an analyst firm committed to the success of early-stage technology companies. Indeed, when we started the company in 2004, our goal was to accelerate emerging businesses and emerging...
Ask The Wrong Question, Get Meaningless Answers

Ask The Wrong Question, Get Meaningless Answers

By Chris Shipley (Co-Founder, Guidewire Group) Oy. My head is about to explode. I’m at an event listening to a panel that had such wonderful potential. I suppose it was inevitable, though, that an audience member would ask that question that makes my eyes roll...