Information Overload and the Entrepreneur
About once a year, I unplug from all of my electronic devices and go on vacation. I usually head for a warm, tropical place where…
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Boston Strong
Punchbowl is a Boston-based company. Thankfully, our team is safe and sound. Today we pause with the rest of the world to honor those impacted…
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How to Spend Venture Capital Money
So you landed Venture Capital money for your start-up? Congratulations! That’s a huge accomplishment in and of itself. Now comes the next hard part. How…
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Why I Answer Customer Service Phone Calls
If you’re a Punchbowl user and you need help, you’re likely to click on the “Help” link on the bottom of every page on the…
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Do You Have Start-up Hunger?
There are two types of people in a start-up: those who have the hunger, and those who don’t. If you’re working at a start-up and…
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Don’t Hire a New Employee Until You Feel the Pain
When you are starting a company and raising capital, it’s natural to think about your hiring plan. As you create financials, you’ll try to predict…
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How to Know When It Is Time to Walk Away
Note: This is the second in a series about the University of Rochester Stingers — a group I founded in the fall of 1994. The…
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Get the Right People on the Bus
Note: This is the second in a series about the University of Rochester Stingers — a group I founded in the fall of 1994. The…
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University of Rochester Stingers: My First Start-up
Note: This is the first in a series about the University of Rochester Stingers — a group I founded in the fall of 1994. Part…
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How to Prepare for an Interview at an Internet Company
As anyone who has started a company will tell you, the people you hire into your company are *critical* to the long-term success of the…
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