Feedback That Drives Decisions

Title: From Polite Praise to Productive Change: Rethinking Feedback I remember sitting in my clinic, reflecting on a recent conversation with a founder. We w...

Manual Delivery: Observing the Hidden Details

Title: Manual Delivery: Observing the Hidden Details I once sat across from a founder who was eager to automate every aspect of her fledgling business. She h...

Making a Clear, Compelling First Offer

I've always believed that the first offer you present, whether you're a startup founder pitching to investors or a doctor presenting a treatment plan to a pa...

Leveraging AI for Verified Efficiency

I've been spending quite a bit of time pondering the role of AI in modern entrepreneurship. It’s a conversation I frequently find myself having with fellow a...

Weekend Project: Building the First Version

I've always been a firm believer that the best way to learn is by doing, and the weekend is a perfect time to roll up your sleeves and dive into a project. W...

Prototyping: The Smallest Useful Step

I've been reflecting on the notion of prototyping, particularly in the context of my experiences as both an IVF specialist and an angel investor. It strikes ...

Writing Down Your Riskiest Assumptions

I've been thinking a lot about assumptions lately. Not the kind we make in casual conversations or even those we rely on in our day-to-day lives, but the one...

Investigating Before Innovating

Title: Investigating Before Innovating: A Lesson from the Trenches I remember sitting across from a startup founder not too long ago, quite eager to showcase...

Identifying Your First Real Customer

Title: Identifying Your First Real Customer: An Exercise in Precision and Patience Last week, I found myself reflecting on a conversation with a fledgling fo...

Defining Frugality in Practice

Defining Frugality in Practice I recently had a conversation with a founder who was contemplating a significant expense for his startup. He was considering s...