Creating Company Culture: It’s About Why, Not What

So you’ve heard a strong culture is key to building a great company? Ellen Leanse shares the how and why. By Ellen Leanse (Tech Veteran, Investor & Entrepreneur) Culture, it’s been said, is among the few things a CEO can’t delegate. It’s the glue that focuses a...

Advisors 101 for Startup Founders

Should you have advisors? Who should they be? How much equity should you give them? Aigerim Shorman answers all your advisor questions.  By Aigerim Shorman (Co-founder & CEO, Wist) I stopped counting the number of times I’ve been asked questions like these...

The 3 Manager Dog Breeds

When it comes to managing your team are you a Sheepdog, Golden Retriever or a Greyhound?  By Elaine Wherry (Co-founder & CXO, Meebo) I know the names of more dogs than people in my neighborhood. Being a doglover, I started identifying managers with three dog...

The Art of Saying No

Mastering the art of saying “no” is worth its weight in gold, explains tech veteran Ellen Leanse.  By Ellen Leanse (Tech Veteran, Investor & Entrepreneur) “Take what you wish,” says a wise Spanish proverb. “And pay for it.”...