Articles about Advice – Page 3 of 11

Why Gogo charged me $300 for Wi-Fi on one cross-country flight, and what I did about it

I know in-flight Wi-Fi prices have increased recently, but $300 for one cross-country round trip? That’s essentially what Gogo Inc. charged… Read More

Searching for the perfect Technical Program Manager: T-3PO is the droid you are looking for

In a galaxy far far away…in an alternate Star Wars universe… A small group of rebel fighters struggles to build… Read More

How to manage everyday work and life: Tips, tricks and hacks from our Geeks of the Week

This week, as summer starts to fade away and we settle back in from the long holiday weekend, it’s a great time… Read More

Breaking into the tech industry: Is working at an agency right for you?

In a startup-centric town, agencies don’t get much respect. Even before I joined one after 20 years of in-house roles,… Read More

Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff learned how to run a business from this unlikely source

When Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff started working at his high school newspaper years ago, he probably didn’t think the lessons he… Read More

6 reasons why Microsoft alumni often struggle in the startup world

Why do Microsoft alumni struggle at startups? This clearly isn’t true of everyone who walks through the halls of Microsoft,… Read More

Boeing CTO: Here’s what I look for when hiring recent grads

Technical fundamentals and an entrepreneurial mindset — this is what Boeing looks for when hiring new graduates. At least that’s according… Read More

Here’s what CEOs, founders can learn from Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll

Pete Carroll was looking for answers. It was 1999, and he had just been fired as the head coach of… Read More

Microsoft, Hulu, Julep execs offer career advice to recent college grads

Ask the right questions, know your perspective, don’t obsess over fancy job perks, and have a plan but keep an open mind.… Read More

8 things I learned from starting a business in China

In October 2010, my friend and I recognized the problem of severe traffic jams in Beijing. We chatted for three… Read More

Commentary: 3 ways to get to a quick ‘no’ from investors

While many entrepreneurs want nothing more than a rapid “yes” from investors they approach for funding, getting a quick “no”… Read More

Failure, family and the wisdom of Yoda: 3 tips on dealing with startup pain

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Entrepreneurs aren’t hardwired to think about failure. “Stay positive.” “Think different.” “Out work the competition.” Those are… Read More

How skipping a private equity deal made it easier for this startup to deal with a crisis

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Think you’re having a tough week at your startup? Consider the plight of John Lowe, the CEO… Read More

Nine terrible reasons to become a startup entrepreneur

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As a startup veteran, Tanisha Robinson likes to meet aspiring entrepreneurs over coffee or drinks. Her advice… Read More

Hey, maybe you really shouldn’t call yourself a startup

What is the technical definition of a startup? It’s a fair question. The problem is: There’s no solid answer. Behemoths… Read More

How this hard-nosed entrepreneur scored $15M from one of Silicon Valley’s top VCs in 30 days

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Sean Lane served five tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq before joining the entrepreneurial ranks. So, the… Read More

5 reasons why parenthood actually is the very best time to create a startup

There is never a good time to have a child. And there’s never a good time to start a startup.… Read More

Ditch the business plan: Build your test product

I have an MBA. I’ve worked for over 12 years at Fortune 500 companies. I’m supposed to tell you that… Read More

3 reasons getting sued was the best thing to ever happen to my startup

Editor’s note: Following news of Lifestyle Lift (a national chain of cosmetic surgery centers known primarily for aggressively advertising a… Read More

9 tips for crushing it on Kickstarter

Kickstarter and other crowdfunding platforms provide a tremendous opportunity for entrepreneurs and innovators. $529 million was pledged to Kickstarter projects… Read More

Startups 101: Here is advice for founders raising an early stage round

DALLAS — They say knowledge is power, and that couldn’t be more true for entrepreneurs looking to raise their first… Read More

Raising money for your startup? Here are 5 tips to keep in mind

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — For some early-stage startups, landing investment is crucial for growth and scale. But before you meet with a… Read More

Here are 10 tips that will help your startup sell ideas, products in 2015

TEMPE, Ariz. — No matter your profession, it doesn’t hurt to know how to sell. Whether you’re trying to convince someone to… Read More

A 3-step guide for building great products, from idea to launch

TEMPE, Ariz. — At the core of every successful startup is a great product. But actually coming up with a… Read More

Commentary: 5 startup lessons I learned for $300,000, each

No one starts a company expecting it to fail. Sure, we say we know the odds, the stars need to… Read More

Commentary: Overcome gut-wrenching business adversity the Seahawks way

Startup companies are the big underdogs in business. When compared to their cash-rich competitors, startups have less time, less flexibility… Read More

Startup lessons from Han Solo: 5 insights from a legendary ‘Star Wars’ entrepreneur

When I was in 4th grade, I thought Luke Skywalker was a whiney little goody two-shoes. But Han Solo? Man, now that… Read More

Concur president Raj Singh on going from $8 million to $8 billion through a ‘series of pivots’

The planned sale of Concur to SAP for $8.3 billion is a blockbuster by any calculation. But the deal, which… Read More

Cheezburger boss Ben Huh bares soul after losing way after big venture round, says company was a ‘confused, money-losing mess’

Cheezburger CEO Ben Huh, the guy who helped popularize cat photos on the Internet, is sharing some of the missteps… Read More

Radical advice for tech companies: Put the designer in charge

Editor’s note: This post is an excerpt from the book Making Things Special: Tech Leadership from the Trenches A note:… Read More