Everyone thinks that being a startup CEO is a glamorous job or one that has to be a ton of fun. That’s what I now refer to as the “glamour brain” speaking aka the startup life you hear about from the press. I’ve spent a lot of time recently thinking about what it takes to [...]
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Building Credibility as a Young or First Time Entrepreneur
How does an entrepreneur with little or no track record gain credibility? Typically, they gain credibility in two ways — they borrow it and they demonstrate it.
Borrowed Credibility. When entrepreneurs surround themselves with people who have credibility, they gain credibility themselves. In business, reputations are paramount. When well-respected individuals vouch for an up-and-comer, it [...]
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Transforming Capability into a Winning Strategy
For every entrepreneurial idea or opportunity, it is important to distinguish the capabilities that influence competitive success from those that are merely necessary to play the game.
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Value Chain Analysis
Value Chain Analysis helps identify a firm’s core competencies and distinguish those activities that drive competitive advantage.
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