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Recent Articles from Brad Feld
If you're not the best in your business, change the game
There are some companies that should simply go surfing. We try to tell them that when we realize it, and in some cases, they’ve gotten very good at surfing. When this happens, it’s especially satisfying.
Your desire to please might be killing your business
If you are a CEO who is naturally a people pleaser and you are in this situation -- happy employees, unhappy customers -- you are likely destroying your business.
Why the phrase "work-life balance" is so vexing
We don’t strive for work-life balance, as the two never are in balance. Instead, we strive for work-life harmony.
Why immigration reform would be good for Colorado
As an investor, I’m always looking for the next great American company. Today, it is just as likely to be someone born in Beijing or Jaipur as it is to be someone from Boston or Boulder.
How a tiny change can have a huge impact
Here’s something actionable for you on a Monday morning. If you want to improve your business, in addition to all the other things you are doing, focus on changing things by 2 percent.
What will your company look like in 2025?
I’ll be 60 in 2025. That’s a good marker for many of the early stage companies I’m involved in. “You’ll be the real deal when I’m 60” is a powerful way for me to frame the time commitment it takes to create something substantial out of nothing.
How I overcame the "responsibility glitch"
Over the last 25 years, I’ve seen many other founders and CEOs be in the trap of feeling too much responsibility. When the behavior persists, crazy stuff starts to happen. Often, it's a destructive force.
My decision-making strategy: The 30-day tryout
I’ve made a lot of major decisions in my life – both personal and professional. For the professional ones, I’ve come up with an approach that I now use consistently. I try on the decision for a period of time.
When deals go south: The perils of retrades
The retrades have begun. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve experienced four retrades – two early stage, one growth, and one late stage – and I’ve heard of a number of others.
Reading about Wall Street is fun; real finance, not so much
I’m a big believer in the Bogle school of thought about owning the market, rather than trading stocks. As a result, I don’t have to pay attention to the public markets on a daily basis. Or a weekly basis. Or an monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. Or basically, at all.
What makes a great mentor? Know what you don't know
The best mentors are not Mr. Smartypants. While great mentors know a lot, they're always learning.
Do we need a new word for entrepreneur?
Has the word entrepreneur become too trendy as to have lost its meaning? I’m hearing it and the word entrepreneurship being used in so many conversations incorrectly. I’m critical of the use of the word "entrepreneur"...are you?
