by Mike Smerklo | Sep 15, 2015 | Entrepreneurship
In Part Two of this series, I unveil my secret formula for being discerning when it comes to recurring revenue businesses as an investment opportunity – and how to avoid feeling THE CHURN! In the last post, I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Recurring Revenue, I...
by Mike Smerklo | Aug 18, 2015 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Five lessons on how mentors can help you keep moving forward on your entrepreneurial journey. When I meet a prospective entrepreneur I have one very simple question that tells me everything I need to know. You might be surprised because it has nothing to do with...
by Mike Smerklo | Jul 14, 2015 | Entrepreneurship
Lessons learned from my experience taking two companies from startup to IPO about capital raising and how experienced entrepreneurs think about the process. Entrepreneur #1: Wow, I can’t believe I just got a term sheet from XYZ ventures – they are such a great firm!...
by Mike Smerklo | Jul 8, 2015 | Entrepreneurship
What I have learned about how investors and entrepreneurs think differently from each other – and how both can use these differences to achieve better outcomes. “This is a very good security. I think we can make a decent upside while still being protected on the...
by Mike Smerklo | Jun 17, 2015 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership
You’re an Entrepreneur, and You’re Different. Now that we have that established, here’s how to use that understanding as a way to facilitate brisk decisions and the kind of action you want. Part Three – Decisions you do and don’t make – and how to...
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