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Today’s startup world is focused on success. Lessons are drawn by studying the accomplishments of Silicon Valley titans. Pitch decks are crafted to mimic those of Google, Amazon and others. A recipe for success? Perhaps. Yet, I would argue that more can be learned from entrepreneurial miscues and, yes, even failures. My blogs here have that predisposition. Successes are still interesting . . . but failures can be fascinating.
Find My iPhone
The next time you’re traveling overseas, consider these hard earned lessons. Find My iPhone is a great app, just make sure you are able to use it.
The World Is Calling. Don’t Answer.
When the world calls, it might be best not to answer. Not every potential sale is a good one. The opportunity cost of some sales is too high.
Change Is the Only Constant
Over 2,500 years ago, the Greek philosopher Heraclitus wrote that change is the only constant in life. It’s even more true in today’s startup world.
Cherry Picking
It’s always cherry picking time at “Newco.” Confirmation bias is a cognitive weakness frequently observed in startups, where conditions foster its spread.
Corporations Are People Too
Corporations are people too, especially in their obituaries. People don’t “die” and companies don’t “fail.” We have more acceptable terms to describe their . . . . passing.
Do Business Ethics Still Matter?
Do business ethics still matter or have some companies become too big to merit more than a slap on the wrist when they misbehave?
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