Have you ever said yes to a request when you actually wanted to say NO? I’ve done this a million times. I’ve had situations where…
Take two situations: the first, your colleague works late into the night. You feel generous, so you decide to stay and help them. You expect…
This week Chat GPT4 took center stage by pitching better than humans. Pitch decks created by GPT4 were 3x more likely to secure funding than…
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In this podcast interview, UC Berkeley professor Dacher Keltner and I discuss the benefits of acting with power in the workplace. We review what is…
Networking is tough because it can feel inauthentic and salesy, yet it’s important for success. When everybody goes to a networking event, nobody goes because…
Nothing can feel more intimidating than stepping into a room to meet investors. After all, they can be rich, they can be famous, and they…
To crush it on the demo floor at startup conferences, read on. In 2011, we pitched in Startup Alley. We made a strong run for…
Over 90% of funded pitches share one thing in common. Successful startups like Mint.com, airbnb, and ZocDoc all began their pitch with the problem. To…
Want to score major investment and massive PR? Just win TechCrunch Disrupt at their next conference. The winner walks away with the $50,000 grand prize…