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Overnight Success?

As Chris Dixon pointed out in a recent blog post, Angry Birds, the incredibly popular game, was software maker Rovio’s 52nd attempt. ...

Five Disaster Moves to Botch Your Pitch

Most of us have something to pitch. You may be pitching your startup to a VC to secure funding. Or ...

Are You a Firebrand?

We all come across two types of companies (and individuals) in our lives. First there are those that blend in ...

Lessons from Charlie Sheen

Along with millions of others this past week, Charlie Sheen's dramatic and self-destructive rants captivated me. Although disturbing, we all ...

Greenhouse vs. Prison

A friend of mine’s passion is growing orchids. We’re talking perfect, exotic, contest-winning orchids. To get the best results, she ...

Me Too No More

There’s a pattern in business in which an original, breakthrough idea is launched to great fanfare success; then it’s copied ...