As a founder, investor, and coach, I’ve spent decades learning how to walk the line between aspiration and realism. It’s not just a balancing act — it’s a tension that defines great leadership. Without aspiration (including a compelling vision as the foundation), you can’t build anything that truly ...
Every founder starts with a spark — an idea too compelling to ignore. We step into the unknown, fueled by vision but shadowed by uncertainty. Early wins build momentum, but soon, the path becomes rugged. Challenges rise, decisions become clouded, and cracks form in once-confident strategies. ...
When you stop and think about it, building a great company is like building a great house. You need a compelling vision of what you’d love to build, a set of detailed plans, a set of concepts that govern your vision (style, size, space), and the tools (hammer, saw, level) and disciplines ...
