May 13, 2012
How to Stop the Geek Speak
Geek speak has become the default vocabulary for tech industry marketing. But it doesn't work.…
April 22, 2012
Pink Slime, Pivots and “The Lean Startup”
What's behind the startup "pivot" -- not getting it right the first time? Too often,…
April 17, 2012
Capital Raising and Buyer Beware: The Experience Gap Between Companies and Their Banks
Why have so many businesses, even those built on extremely compelling product ideas or value…
April 10, 2012
The Pitch: Why Startup Presentations Fail to Get Funded
Most startup presentations given by first time entrepreneurs fall well short of their intended goal,…
April 4, 2012
Managing Challenges of Onboarding SaaS Customers and Converting from Free Software Trials
Lack visibility into how your customers are using your product during the free trial? Having…
April 2, 2012
Decision-Making Advice for CEOs
John Thompson has been CEO of both consumer and enterprise tech companies and serves on…
March 31, 2012
Blueprint to a Billion: How High-Growth Companies Win
What blueprint do billion-dollar businesses such as Microsoft, Oracle, BEA, Google, Symantec, Starbucks, Staples and…