Category: Startups
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Does having two startup co-CEOs work?
Does having two startup co-CEOs work? What can we learn from the Roman Republic and the academic literature on the effectiveness of co-CEOs?
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What types of cleantech startup get funding?
A look at early stage cleantech startups. Does cleantech require venture capital? What cleantech sub-sectors get funding? Where are cleantech companies being founded and funded?
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The data behind $49bn of cleantech investment
18 countries have declared a climate emergency covering over 212 million people worldwide. Governments around the world are taking action. Is the private sector responding? How can startups really change the world?
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How startups can help combat climate change
There are things we can do as individuals, consumers and policy makers, so why shouldn’t we expect startups to contribute as well? A guide to how startups can help fight climate change.
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A Japanese software experience
If you have been to Japan, you will remember the high level of service everywhere you go. What is the Japanese customer experience and how can it be applied to create a differentiator for your own customers?
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Tools for evaluating startup business ideas
How do you know whether that innovative idea is actually one worth spending time on? Here are some tools and models I have been reading about to help evaluate startup ideas.
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Hiring for continuous improvement
The definition of what makes a “good team” should include some degree of willingness to read, research and suggest ideas for how things could be better.
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The right way to replace team members
Team change is always disruptive but can help set a positive tone for the future company culture. Thinking it through is important. Getting this wrong will cause uncertainly, rumour and confusion to grow within the organisation.
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A guide to remote working for startups
Does working remotely work? What examples are there of remote, distributed companies? What should core remote company principles be and what are the challenges of remote work?
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Should you encourage your team to write their own blog?
Writing about experiences and sharing stories is valuable, not just for the individual to get experience writing but for everyone to benefit.