Years ago, I came up with a four-sticky-note business plan that has helped me launch and scale multiple companies. The first sticky note is “Story”—having clarity around your purpose, the problem you ...

Strong startup execution begins with building a high-performing, complementary team. Early hires shape company culture, scalability and long-term operational success. Prioritize values, adaptability ...

Hypergrowth is exciting — but without strong leadership and a resilient culture, success can vanish quickly. Prioritize your team, build systems that scale, communicate transparently, and protect ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . As a long-time investor, advisor and board member for small startups, I was recently asked what markers of ...

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GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Taylor Soper on Sep 2, 2025 at 3:53 ...

Bogdan Nesvit, Сo-Founder and CEO of HOLYWATER, a tech company that redefines entertainment by unlocking creators potential with AI. Concentration issues, energy depletion, uncertainty about the ...

Do you imagine entrepreneurs as funky, hoodie-wearing 20-somethings? Actually, research shows that the average founder age is significantly older. But is there a right age to launch a business? And ...

As a student at Booth, Andrew Ackerman, MBA ’95, was impressed by The Goal, a business management guide in the form of a novel published in 1984 by the business guru Eliyahu M. Goldratt. “It stuck in ...

What we really should be debating is whether college is still worth the investment for entrepreneurs. I’m going to hammer the elites in this one. Apologies to my Ivy friends. Still love you. And ...