In this day and age of lean, low-cost, bootstrapped technology startups, it’s easy for founders to ignore the issue of startup capital. Years ago, it was probably the issue given the most attention. Many brick and mortar businesses took $200k or more to start. Even technology startups just 10 years ago would have had to [...]
Posts from ‘April, 2009’
High quality, expensive luggage – Is it worth it?
After years of business and personal travel, I’ve gone through my fair share of luggage. I’ve coveted the expensive designer luggage from Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Prada. I’ve purchased cheap stuff from no name brands. I’ve owned lightweight “hiking-like” pieces. And, I’ve built a collection of high quality luggage from Briggs & Riley (which is [...]
How to start a technology company – Startup advice, Part 1 “Choosing co-founders”
Lately, I’ve been meeting with entrepreneurs in the Austin area and giving them some advice on their startups. I realized that regardless of the company, there is some common advice I tend to give to everyone. This reminded me of when I was interviewed by Steve Spalding of How To Split An Atom, a couple [...]