Why strong friends can help your startup thrive in uncertain times
New in 2023. Since I founded my latest startup, every year of its short existence has been in “unprecedented times”. Despite (or perhaps...
How to find your startup problem worth solving
The six questions I ask myself before I do a startup, and how finding a problem worth solving helped me find my purpose again. My TEDx talk
Exit myth busters: why that startup big exit you're dreaming of probably won't happen
I want to challenge the assumption that an acquisition or exit is always good, and the ultimate success outcome that entrepreneurs and their
My new startup launched this week, here's how it happened
Get Market Fit, my 4th startup, made its debut yesterday. I launched at EIE18, Scotland's grand-scale technology investor showcase. 6 mo
Networks, tribes and advisors
It is impossible for a startup to thrive and grow in complete isolation. You need customers, staff, supporters and advisors. And that means
New Entrepreneur Agony Aunt Podcast
My new Entrepreneur Agony Aunt podcast to support startups, CEOs and founders through the personal and professional challenges of growing th
How to startup as a first time founder - part 1 (the how)
One of the most common questions I get asked by first time pre-start founders is "How?" Here are my tips on how to start, what to
Productivity problems in your startup?
it is demotivating and scary when no one else seems to be working as hard as you. When productivity problems hit, your startup suddenly feel
Startup fears we really need to talk about but don't
It's OK to not be OK. Despite your peers' amazing PR - the reality is always tougher than it seems. These fears are shared by most e