I have and continue to accumulate many lessons learned while building SaaS, technology, entertainment, and professional services companies. And since knowledge not shared is wasted, this blog is the medium for me to share the best practices, learnings, and advice.
Sincerely,
Apolinaras “Apollo” Sinkevicius
Who loses sleep and years of life if a company can't get traction, hit the sales numbers, find enough financing, or retain its high-performers? Who has to be the chief recruiter, fundraiser, strategist and often makes the most expensive mistakes? Who has to listen to...
Since an article I wrote in June of 2009 called “How a foosball table can kill your startup” is still sparking attention and conversation, I think the time is ripe for me to expand on the topic. Yes, I still believe that tchotchke “benefits” do nothing but waste...
I had to get several insurance quotes last week, since my current agent was not living up to my customer service expectations (especially considering the amount of commission they receive). Only one of the three companies I contacted impressed me, and this prompted...
One of the most common complaints I hear from people is that their leaders do not respond quickly enough to their emails, which then blocks their work progress. While it does take two to tango, it is on the one communicating to make sure the medium, the content, and...
Sometimes it is worth examining your “scars” to figure out what you could have done to avoid getting hurt in the first place. I have been part of two ventures that failed and several that have been great successes, and both types of experiences have made me a better...
Since I usually recruit talent for my teams, I often hear from acquaintances how they know someone “just so perfect, so well-rounded, so capable, so lacking of faults” that would be perfect for our startup world. These fantasy referrals often come from 1) those who...
Call me old-fashioned, but I cringe every time I hear another claim about how we are moving into the age of “careerism” and “just in time staffing”. Why? Because we always hear about this fad right at the tail end of every downturn. It’s like herpes spread by some...
I had a really fun conversation with a founder of a great company with fantastic potential today and we covered many topics, one of which prompted me to write this article. Securing money and investors are not always the biggest issue keeping startup founders awake at...
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