Advisors 101 for Startup Founders

Should you have advisors? Who should they be? How much equity should you give them? Aigerim Shorman answers all your advisor questions.  By Aigerim Shorman (Co-founder & CEO, Wist) I stopped counting the number of times I’ve been asked questions like these...

The 3 Manager Dog Breeds

When it comes to managing your team are you a Sheepdog, Golden Retriever or a Greyhound?  By Elaine Wherry (Co-founder & CXO, Meebo) I know the names of more dogs than people in my neighborhood. Being a doglover, I started identifying managers with three dog...

The Art of Saying No

Mastering the art of saying “no” is worth its weight in gold, explains tech veteran Ellen Leanse.  By Ellen Leanse (Tech Veteran, Investor & Entrepreneur) “Take what you wish,” says a wise Spanish proverb. “And pay for it.”...

How to Make Meetings Actually Awesome for You

Want to run a meeting that is actually good for all involved? Do a bit of up front planning using PALO, suggests Ellen Leanse.  By Ellen Leanse (Tech Veteran, Investor & Entrepreneur) Here’s a question I wish I heard more often: “What would make this awesome...