Competition Offshore Startup 
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 3, 2013
Let me start by saying that Clayton is one of the most influential people on my thoughts about markets that led to both the concept behind my first startup and my main theses in investing. Startup Grind was a truly awesome conference and Derek the consumate host. .” Who else does Clayton pray for? Stay Out of Jail.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Even though the color of their money is always green, all startup investors are not the same. Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan. It’s no fun for either side.
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Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 13, 2012
New entrepreneurs who want to survive, and optimize the growth of their startups, need to think globally, and act locally, from day one. When buyers in one region start to slow down, look for buyers in other geographies to take up the slack. Balance your business between geographies. Speak the customer’s language.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 12, 2022
My friends who “grew up” with lifetime careers in General Motors, Exxon Mobil, or even IBM, are now often too embarrassed to even mention it. Competitive advantages are rapidly vaporizing on these. Outsourcing and manufacturing “offshore” have become the norm. On the other hand, everyone wants to be an entrepreneur.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
My friends who “grew up” with lifetime careers in General Motors, Exxon Mobil, or even IBM, are now often too embarrassed to even mention it. Competitive advantages are rapidly vaporizing on these. Outsourcing and manufacturing “offshore” have become the norm. On the other hand, everyone wants to be an entrepreneur.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 5, 2010
Entrepreneurs who want to survive, and optimize the growth of their startups, need to think globally, and act locally, popularly known as “glocalization.” When buyers in one region start to slow down, look for buyers in other geographies to take up the slack. Balance your business between geographies. Find global sources now.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 8, 2014
Recently, Ive seen a lot of discussion about bringing the work back home, since costs have gone up in less-developed countries, there are issues with intellectual property, and time zone and language differences make management difficult. Saving cost wont help you if you cant make the daily innovations required to stay competitive.
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