Coach Metrics Technical Review 
SoCal CTO
MARCH 4, 2010
I’ve worked with 30+ early-stage companies in all sorts of capacities (and spoken to many, many more), so I thought it might be worthwhile trying to classify the various ways that I’ve engaged in different technology roles in startups. It depends on the business, people, technologies, etc. Each situation is just a bit different.
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 25, 2009
There are people like Gus Tai who any entrepreneur who’s worked with him well tell you is that he has helped coach them into building a great business. They’re easily impressed when you’re selected for TechCrunch50 but not easily engaged in a detailed discussion about your conversion metrics.
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Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 14, 2022
In his classic book, “ The Leadership Capital Index ,” Dave Ulrich, a best-selling author, business consultant, and business school professor, provides some real insights and metrics on what makes up the elements of goodwill in the minds of top valuation experts. I have paraphrased his key points here as follows: Leader personal impact.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 15, 2020
In his classic book, “ The Leadership Capital Index ,” Dave Ulrich, a best-selling author, business consultant, and business school professor, provides some real insights and metrics on what makes up the elements of goodwill in the minds of top valuation experts. I have paraphrased his key points here as follows: Leader personal impact.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 8, 2021
It must be understandable, written down, and verifiable, with regular measurements and metrics to make it real, benchmarked against the competition. Train and coach continuously. Leaders have found that keeping everyone on top of changes in technology, competition, and customer demands is critical to success.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
In a new book, “ The Leadership Capital Index ,” Dave Ulrich, a best-selling author, business consultant, and business school professor, provides some real insights and metrics on what makes up the elements of goodwill in the minds of top valuation experts. I have paraphrased his key points here as follows: Leader personal impact.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 21, 2013
It must be understandable, written down, and verifiable, with regular measurements and metrics to make it real, benchmarked against the competition. Train and coach continuously. Leaders have found that keeping everyone on top of changes in technology, competition, and customer demands is critical to success.
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