Entrepreneurship

Posts from David DeWolf on entrepreneurship, his experience as an angel investor and board member, and important lessons he has learned that fellow entrepreneurs should heed.

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One Small Mistake Can Lose it All: A Story of Honesty and Trust
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Honesty is fundamental for building trust. This story from my recent experience shows how lack of one leads to ruining the other.

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How Mr. Watercooler Destroys Company Culture
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There is nothing that will destroy company culture faster than Mr. Watercooler. So how do you deal with him and his techniques?

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My Single Most Important Lesson of 2014: Brutal Honesty
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Brutal honesty, communicated with charity, is one of the most powerful leadership – and life – tools available.

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The Changing Face of the Modern CTO - David DeWolf
The Changing Face of the Modern CTO
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Each of the three models emerging among product organizations requires a new breed of CTO. Here’s how the modern CTO has to excel and succeed.

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What Does a Modern CTO Look Like? - David DeWolf
What Does a Modern CTO Look Like?
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Here’s a CTO job description that got some interesting feedback from some of my business colleagues.

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How Do You Decide Whom to Hire?
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When faced with a difficult decision — two equally qualified candidates — how do you decide whom to hire? For me, it boils down to one thing.

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You Need Vision to Make the Right Pivot - David DeWolf
Why You Need Vision to Make the Right Pivot in Your Business
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Why is vision so critical? Because without it, you can’t see where you’re going…as a business or an entrepreneur.

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Beyond Hiring Biases to Build Great Teams - David DeWolf
Challenging the Typical Hiring Biases and Building Great Teams
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If you want to build great teams, you have to challenge the typical hiring biases. Here are two flaws in hiring only senior developers.

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Why an Open Door Policy Needs More than an Open Door
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I left for India with an open door policy that I think most people respect. I left from India having learned an important lesson. Don’t just open the door – tear down the walls.

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What NOT to Do: Take Advantage and Destroy Trust
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What are you doing to build your relationships? Are you taking advantage and destroying trust? Here’s a story of a business relationship gone bad because trust was destroyed.

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