Practical tools to resolve conflict effectively

​[[{“value”:” Understanding the role of conflict and recognizing when it becomes harmful is only part of the equation. In practice, most teams struggle with how to handle it in real time – often under pressure, with limited resources, and across...

How to Predict an Angel Group’s Outcomes

How to Predict an Angel Group’s Outcomes VC firms won’t disappear.  Angel groups still might. I am on a lot of pitch event email lists.  One I recently received contained the following message about how founders can be successful with their raises: The difference...

Capital Raised vs. Wealth Created

Capital Raised vs. Wealth Created: The Question Every Startup Ecosystem Should Ask The startup ecosystem loves numbers. Millions raised. Rounds closed. Pitch events attended. Accelerators completed. Founder coaching sessions delivered. Mentor introductions made....

Don’t let a good conflict go to waste

​[[{“value”:” In startups, conflict is often treated as a warning sign – something to resolve quickly or avoid altogether. Alignment between founders or with the investors is seen as critical. However, the absence of visible conflict doesn’t...