The experience economy

2012-05-26

Before World War 2, the middle-class in the developed world struggled to afford basic needs. In the post-war boom, standards of living rose…

When should you give up on an idea?

2012-05-24

Suppose you launch your new startup and don’t get the traction you were hoping for. How do you know whether to give up or keep going? This…

Four types of mobile apps

2012-05-21

If you are a founder trying to create a new mobile app or an investor trying decide whether an app has enduring value, it is helpful to…

The default state of a startup is failure

2012-05-18

If you are starting a company and wondering why nothing good seems to happen unless you force it to happen, that’s because the world wants…

Blogging to learn

2012-05-10

People blog for all sorts of reasons. For me, it is mostly about learning. This wasn’t my original intention – it evolved over time. Now I…