Here Are 4 Things I Would Have Done Differently as a Founder

Birthdays are a great time for reflection. The startup that I co-founded in 2012 turns 4 this month, and I've decided to look back on the past four years and ask myself: If I could do it all again, what would I do differently?


What decisions would I make? What would I spend my time focusing on? After mulling over some of the big decisions, here's my list of do-overs.

4 Ways to Make Sure You Aren't Hiring the Wrong People for Your Startup

For new companies, building a team of all-stars is just as important as building a group of loyal customers. As a startup grows, entrepreneurs need to find new team members who share the same vision and passion. While hiring structures are in place for larger institutions, startups require a different approach.

After starting and building two companies from scratch, I’ve developed a few helpful ways to identify and work with new employees who will become an integral part of the company.

Stop Worrying About What You Don't Know and Just Focus on Opportunities

Entrepreneurs are ambitious problem solvers. In fact, they're becoming so effective at what they do, incumbent firms have no choice but to stand up and pay attention -- lest an energetic, insurgent start-up take too big a piece of the pie.

A critical shift in mindset is at the heart of this success. Today's entrepreneurs are de-emphasizing experience and expertise in favor of pursuing raw opportunity. Conditions are rapidly changing, and almost every facet of life is growing more complex. As a result, job experience and acquired expertise have become less important than the ability to recognize and invest effort in opportunities, wherever they arise. The most successful entrepreneurs set their direction based on prevailing opportunity rather than previous experience.