Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes aren’t just for Thanksgiving. This easy-to-make recipe uses brown butter to add a depth of flavor to the traditional favorite.
Why Do Solo Founders Make VCs Nervous?
One topic that gets founders riled up is the fact that many VCs won’t invest in solo founders. Why do solo founders make investors so nervous?
Miso-Marinated Black Cod
Made famous by Nobu, this traditional approach to cooking black cod (sablefish) from Kyoto involves marinating the fish in a white miso-based marinade for 2-3 days.
A Hard Tech Renaissance is Happening and Canada Risks Missing Out
Canada has a long, proud history in hard tech but risks missing out on the current renaissance for one key reason.
5 Ways to Improve an M&A Outcome
Like fundraising, getting acquired is something most founders only do once (if ever). Here are 5 ways you can improve the outcome of an M&A process.
Coq Au Vin
Even if you know nothing about French cuisine, you almost certainly have had coq au vin. Originally popularized in North American in the 60s by Julia Child, this receipt is easy-to-make and full of flavor.
The Problem with Pivots
Pivoting is a right of passage for many startup founders. But too often, the road to a successful pivot is cut short by a critical mistake: the founders failed to fully reset the business.
Braised Collard Greens
This Asian-influenced recipe for collard greens adds soy sauce to give an extra saltiness and depth of flavor to the potlikker that makes it taste as if it had braised for far longer than it actually does. Like a cheat code for your collards.
The Paradox of Time: Silicon Valley's Ultimate Riddle
Silicon Valley has a paradox: most people in places of power, influence and experience genuinely want to help up-and-coming founders, but their work and obligations leave little to no time for them to do so. Solving this puzzle is the ultimate cheat code.
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Apple cinnamon pancakes are easy to make, full of flavor and are certain to put a smile on everyone’s face.
The Power of Discomfort
Many people fall into the trap of thinking that, in order to grow in our professional lives, we must be uncomfortable at work. What really matters is that we challenge ourselves somewhere, somehow in some aspect of our lives.
Lentil, Okra and Coconut Stew
This recipe is based on a style of lentil stew that is popular throughout the Caribbean. It’s simple, easy to make and packs a ton of flavor.
This Critical Lesson in MySpace's Failure is Still Relevant Today
I had a front-row seat for the rise and fall of MySpace. This critical mistake that MySpace made is still relevant to founders today.
Larb (ลาบ)
Larb is a type of meat “salad” popular in Laos and Thailand that is both easy and fast to make, so it's perfect for founders on a busy schedule.
5 New Habits for the New Year
Here are 5 new habits that every founder can begin this week to start the new year off strong.
Things I Think I Think - Q4 2023
As we enter 2024, there’s significant reason for optimism. So in the spirit of sports columnist Peter King, here are 5 Things I Think I Think - Q4 2023 Edition.
All the Small Things
As with many things in life, the little things can have far more of an impact on your success when fundraising than you might expect. Here are four small things that won't win you a new investor, but could potentially lose you one.
"What if Google Builds It?" is No Longer a Bullshit Question
In a world of generative AI and LLMs, “What if Google builds it?” is no longer a bullshit question for investors to ask founders.
Canadian Founders Need to Go to SF. Now.
Right now is a unique moment in time for both San Francisco and tech in general. And it’s one that likely won’t last long.