After 20 years of building and exiting companies and completing over $700 million in transactions, I've discovered the playbook that lets independents compete and win against larger competitors.
Navigating an organizational snafu isn't just about showing you're up to the task — it's about empowering teams with the tools to achieve the best outcomes possible.
You don't lose momentum because people don't care. You lose it because decisions take too long to land, too long to stick and too long to turn into action.
Hustle had convinced me I was successful when, in reality, I had built a high-stress job with thin margins and no leverage. I wasn't running a business. I was trapped inside one.
Leaders face pressure to innovate constantly, but surprising your users with updates and overhauls they didn't ask for is a recipe for disaster. Here's my advice on how to reinvent your product the right way.