What Tech Entrepreneurs and Startups Can Learn From HBO's "Silicon Valley"
Although HBO's comedy series “Silicon Valley” is a parody of the hi-tech hotspot, startups and entrepreneurs can actually learn from the show's absurd and frantic storylines. Here are some lessons from the hit TV series. (Beware, spoilers ahead!)
Hiring for Startups: 5 Lessons Learned
I first hired someone when I was 25. I also fired someone when I was 25. Having been through both processes, I can say it’s absolutely worth it to take your time and hire the right person than waste time hiring a person, training them, and then...
Firing an Employee for the First Time? Read This.
I’ve worked exclusively for startups ever since I graduated law school. I love the energy, the focus, and the fight. With all those things come setbacks, like the need to let someone go because they aren’t helping the company achieve the success it...
Even if you have the latest and greatest tech product or service, if you don't have solid workers behind you, your venture may fall flat before it ever gets off the ground. As your launch date approaches, it may be tempting to hire the first...