What a year! Our first global communal experience. We each experienced it differently but it was unusual for sure. For 13 (long) months I stayed home. My life consisted of my apartment, with weekly expeditions to Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods and very occasional meals at 4 local outdoor restaurants
As we approach the end of this decade, here is some of what I learned while having the advantage of looking back. These are not in any particular order. 1) Being “ahead of your time” is not a plus. I conceived of my startup — StashWall — in 2012. I was
“No one is busy all the time. The issue is where you fit on their priority list.” I believe that we are moving beyond transactions to relationships. I see this with brands that want to move customers beyond one purchase to accruing “lifetime value” by looking for ways to build
We are living in a time of extreme disruption. Right now there is a startup somewhere in the world working on upending the status quo of every industry. Technology is the common denominator but the impetus is the changing consumer and her demand for frictionless experiences and convenience. Or in
At least once a week someone with “an idea” approaches me, usually via email or social network. Sometimes it’s a friend or friend of a friend, other times it’s a total stranger who found me online. They just need a few minutes or want to buy me a coffee (which
I’m constantly approached for advice. I have an idea for…. a book, a movie, a speaking career, an app, a “fill in the blank.” I always congratulate the person for having an idea and then set out to (as nicely as I can) talk about the reality of bringing it
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