I Love Startups. A Collection of Essays From the Field.

Welcome. You can learn more about me here. The essays below were created by AI, based on my tweets.

On Operating

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Strategic Roadmaps: Navigating Quarterly Planning for Success
Embracing Growth: Feeling the Pain Before Hiring
Always Be Selling: The Entrepreneur's Mantra for Success 
Strategic Staffing: Implementing Layoffs with Zero-Based Budgeting
Empowering Teams: Investing in GPT Technology for Growth
Efficiency and Harmony: Setting Up for Speed and Alignment
AI Training Wheels: Guiding Innovation in Artificial Intelligence
Unlocking the Enigma: Navigating AI's Unpredictability
Sharpening the Contrast: Embracing Clarity in Decision-Making
Maximizing Market Time: Strategies for Long-Term Investment Success
Guiding the Journey: Maximizing Impact in Company Off-Site Retreats
Modernizing Tradition: Navigating New Tech in Old Business Models
Iterative Excellence: The Art of Building Systems
75 Days In: Acquiring ChatGPT4 and Beyond – A Transformative Journey
Unlocking Innovation: How an AI Startup Revolutionized Parking Lots
Don’t Overcomplicate Shit
When Good People Leave

Good people will leave your company. It will suck. Here’s what to do about it.

Avoid Indigestion: Be Like Elon

Create cascading plans to align your organization against your vision.

What Every Company Builder Can Learn From Sport Rituals

How rituals can help you move from a company to a cult.

Setting up for Speed and Alignment

Zoom out regularly to tweak and design the best organization to accomplish your goals.

‘COO' - Fancy Title for 'Indigestion Doctor’

How to stop and avoid indigestion in your startup.

The Startup Journey: 4 Steps to Navigating The Valleys of Despair

4 simple steps to create alignment in times of ambiguity.

Users Guide: Adam

A simple user guide for working with me.

Making Data-Driven People Decisions

How to make data-driven people decisions.

 

On Being a COO

 

On Communication

On Mindset

On Hiring

On Sales

On Leading

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The Power of Punctuality: Why Showing Up on Time Matters
Empowering Managers: The Role of Control in the Hiring Process
Above and Below the Line: Navigating Perspectives in Decision Making
Conquering Entrepreneurial Valleys: A Four-Step Guide to Overcoming Despair
Standing Out at Conexpo: The Million Dollar Bucket List Sweepstakes
The Power of Connections: Unveiling the Real Importance of a Network
Empowering Teams: Trusting Colleagues with Interviewing Responsibilities
Navigating Resignations: A Guide to Supporting Transitioning Employees
Silicon Valley Bank: Navigating the Heart of Innovation and Finance
Knowledge Management: Who Needs to Know What, and How to Share It
Emotional Wellness: The Foundation of Effective Leadership Hygiene
When Good People Leave: Understanding Departures and Their Impact (Part 1)
When Good People Leave: Strategies for Managing Transitions (Part 2)
When Good People Leave: Rebuilding and Moving Forward (Part 3)
Data-Driven Insights: Empowering People Decisions (Part 2)
Decoding Data: Enhancing People Decisions through Analytics (Part 1)
Exploring the Legacy of John Whitehead: A Leader's Journey"
Your Guide to Success: Navigating the User Guide
Leading the Leaders: Insights into Team Leads Meetings
Strategic Synergy: Exploring the CEO/COO Partnership
Empowering Decisions: The Data-Driven Approach to People Management (Part 2)
18 Impactful Work Rituals to Enhance Team Collaboration and Culture
Guiding Lights: Wisdom on Finding Your North Star
Refining Strategy: Evolving Your Approach to Quarterly Planning
Empowerment through Responsibility: Fostering Growth and Experience in Others
Mastering Management: The Essential ABCs for Success
Leveling Up: Strategies for Continuous Growth and Development
Unveiling Ryan Breslow: Innovator, Entrepreneur, Visionary
Unveiling Greatness: The Journey to Visible Excellence
Fostering Trust: The CEO/COO Alliance in Leadership

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