Although I was brought in by SwissEP as an EiR to support BizCare, I learned just as much from their CEO, Dr. Thang Dam Quang, as their team did from me. He was a great host and mentor during my stay. Here are some timeless lessons from my time with him in Hanoi. Let it …
After spending a month in Vietnam with SwissEP, here are some observations and ideas for improving startup support. Indexed for quick reference: Government A communist regime has its benefits. My biggest observable benefit from this trip is that if the government decides to support or invest into a specific sector/cause, it will greatly flourish because …
Observations and Lessons from Vietnam’s Blooming Economy and Business Support Ecosystem. Read More »
I’ve recently completed a 1-month mission with SwissEP to the beautiful city of Hanoi, Vietnam. Here are some general observations in Vietnam and Malaysia, but also found globally and not limited by racial definitions. Indexed for quick reference: Short-term Thinking Stop seeking quick fixes. They often only solve symptoms, but don’t address the root cause …
Asian Entrepreneurial Mindset & Cultural Differences Read More »
Herein is a summary of key lessons from our recent Generational Dinners event. To read more about event planning, promotion, and experience design lessons for the event, navigate to this blog post instead. Mindset Leverage/Options Go in with a clear objective and understanding of your non-negotiables. Do your homework: Beyond salary, there are a plethora …
First introduce to me by my sales mentor Mike Winterfield, former President at Traction on Demand and now Active Impact Investor. “People make a decision to change when they realize that the cost of staying the same exceeds the cost of changing” Mike Winterfield, Founder @ Active Impact Investments Some key points to bear in …
Improve your Persuasion in Sales by understanding the Decision Threshold Read More »
A sage piece of wisdom from my mentor Keith Ippel that I continue to find myself applying on a regular basis: Be mindful of the lens with which your feedback or advice is coming from. Example 1: If you ask an investor “How much should I typically expect to dilute for my seed round?”, their …
What is the lens with which your feedback or advice is coming from? Read More »
Procrastination arises from the conflict between our desire to seek instant gratification vs. long term value. Here are Top-10 anti-procrastinating tips to get you started on whatever you know you should be working on. 1. Create artificial Deadlines for projects or goals that don’t have one You don’t need me to tell you that procrastination …
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Yes, it’s common sense, but do you notice and are you mindfully aware of them as you attempt to form social connections? These 4 surefire elements can be applied to get closer to anyone, not only to making friends, but also dating, professional relationships, or family. Familiarity Hang out often with the person you’re trying …
First brought to my attention on the Masters of Scale Podcast where Reid Hoffman (Founder @ LinkedIn) interviews Daniel Lubetzky (Founder @ Kind) – Link to the episode here. A lot of people confuse kindness with weakness. And part of the reason is that they think that kindness and being nice are synonymous, but they’re …
Every YES you say is a NO to something else. It’s important to learn to give a supportive NO in order to make yourself available for other opportunities: I’ve recently had to turn down a teaching engagement, not once, but twice: Didn’t pay well enough. Too time-consuming (transit time) as I would have to facilitate …
