When we start from scratch, we are going to encounter problems of all sorts. From recruiting a team to building a product to expanding upon distribution. If these things were easy, we’d all be rich. However, they’re not. I was the former Vice President of Marketing for two former startups. One, we sold leads in … Read more
Someone on Quora asked: Why Do People Reply to Emails from Someone They Don’t Know? How can we grab the attention of busy founders and leaders in industry through an email or message? For example, if someone wanted input on something or was seeking a mentor, what would compel you to respond? This was my … Read more
The easiest way to crush an enormous ego is to fail a lot. Failing brings any great person down on their knees and welcomes them back to reality. But this can be detrimental to your sanity, well being and sense of security. The second easiest way would be to volunteer. However, #2 doesn’t really work … Read more
Someone on Quora asked: I am a 24 year old and I have changed 2 jobs and now planning to quit the 3rd job. Besides this I run a product start up in the remaining time. I wanted to work for 1 year in my 3rd job (it’s been 8 months), but considering the potential … Read more
At a bank? I’d assume that your job would be exactly the same as it once was, just with a pay raise. At a startup? The title feels great, until I came to realize that I was buried in responsibilities, maybe two notches shy of what a CEO does. There are regular VP responsibilities one … Read more
If you’re a billionaire, or if you’re a multi-billion dollar company, chances are that you operate in multiple countries. When you operate in multiple countries, you have to deal with the change of currency, which is in a market of its own called the foreign exchange. When currency loses value in the country where you … Read more
Someone on Quora asked: Some of my friends would like to purchase signed copies of the books that I’ve written. They insist on paying instead of having the books simply given to them. Since they are my friends, what should I charge them? This was my response: If you liked one particular steakhouse, would you … Read more
We acquire knowledge much faster than we acquire wisdom. Reading my content won’t make you any more or any less like me. Maybe you can learn some lessons from my mistakes, however it won’t change the content of your character nor add value to your own personal experiences. Keep asking questions. Having a curious nature, … Read more
On Quora, someone asked: What door would you like to unlock in your life? Your door is your access. So, based on your preference, feel free to open any door of your choice. There is a door we can each open in our best interest. Take a look at these doors: 1. Door to a … Read more