One thing that I’ve noticed many entrepreneurs have in common is they are pretty ad hoc about getting organised. I know, organisation and planning isn’t a sexy topic… BUT the most useful tool in your business is your planning structure. I would guard my plan over my idea any day of the week. See, I believe that successful […]

One of the primary success factors is your team. Nearly all investors will attest to how important the team is when they’re deciding whether to invest in a startup. But the way you build your team is hugely dependent on you and your own capabilities. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. And this is what I want […]

If you want to succeed, you need to be learning. Your business is a direct reflection of you. That’s why if you want to take your business to a 10/10, you should start by improving yourself. For example, say you want to double your business’ revenue. To do that, you need to double yourself (i’m […]

I’m sure you’re familiar with the most common reasons why tech startups fail. Lack of marketing, bad team, bad leadership, lack of product market fit, poor execution strategy… But there’s one other culprit to blame for many promising startups crashing and burning, and it’s VASTLY under-emphasised in startup literature. It’s a lack of understanding about the […]

Ever tried to get someone to part with their money, and felt like you were just floundering? It’s a hugely valuable skill to have in your toolbelt, and one that hasn’t really been examined in the startup industry, at least not at a low level. If you’ve been following this podcast and blog for a […]

The other day I came across this quote in an article by VC Mark Suster, and it was so SPOT ON that I’ve been repeating it to anyone within earshot since: “In a world in which you’re encouraged to launch early and get feedback from customers, you can often confuse “product launch” with “marketing.” – Mark Suster […]

Today on the podcast I’m talking about the secret to startup success. It’s a bit of a hype-y title, but honestly, this is 100% true. If you haven’t achieved the success you want to achieve in your business (and that’s most entrepreneurs, because as human beings we are always striving for more), this episode is for you. And […]

In this episode, I’m discussing at a high level the key factors that will allow you to raise funds for your app startup. The format is very different to my normal episodes, so please let me know what you think… Getting a new business off the ground is an expensive process. Most people don’t have hundreds […]

In this episode I’m talking about the 4 levers you can pull to double your startup’s profits. Sound too good to be true? It’s really not rocket science! How much profit your startup makes will be directly affected by any of of these 4 things: How many downloads you get Your conversion rate from download […]

More of a visual person? Watch this episode with the slides below. In this episode we’ll discuss the 10 most important guidelines to follow when you’re building any new startup. Now, a startup is not the same thing as a small business. A Startup is a human institution designed to create a new product or service […]