
A brand new feeling: the value of branding for startups
I once went to a speed dating event. I met someone there, the type of person I was looking for. …
I once went to a speed dating event. I met someone there, the type of person I was looking for. …
Reboot: Leadership and the art of growing up is a book written by Jerry Colonna, my friend, mentor and coach. He has condensed decades of wisdom of working with founders and also being an investor. I recommend this book for everyone, as everyone is a leader.
The most important things in life are singular. Time and decision making are singular and follow a power law, and some moments matter far more than others. However, you can’t trust a world that denies the power law to accurately frame your decisions for you, so what’s more important is rarely obvious. It might even be a secret. But in a power law world, you can’t afford not to think hard about where your actions will fall on the curve. Decision to attend Startup Iceland is one of those moments.
How we as humans behave is defined by a number of things. The book by Robert M. Sapolsky articulates this in plain english and also enable us to go beyond that.
Homo Deus is a book about the future. If you think the challenges of the future are way out there think again. Startups are a way to build the future.
Socratic method can help startups learn more about the assumption of the startup. Pushback by others should force entrepreneurs to refine the business model
Its all about Data. Personal Data Economy is coming faster than you think. Download Digi.me to get started
Innovation has to deliver exponential value. A 10X improvement, is your solution doing that? We are talking about going from candles made of animal fat to LED lights that we take for granted.
Featured Image above: Seneca with Emperor Nero “It is not because things are difficult we do not dare; it is …
“Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, …
I was diagnosed with Prediabetes when I was 33 or 9 years back. This was just when we had decided …
Building Endurance in your company is a function of Mission, Vision, Values and Leadership. It is easier to define when you are in the Startup stage but very difficult to keep focus on. Large companies fall because they take their focus away from it.
Fear is the mind-killer, let it flow through you, become self aware and look inside yourself. Radical self enquiry and non-violent communication is the best way to get back on track when fear has derailed your thought process.
Life is short. Don’t waste your time. Live in the moment, Love the people around you and what you do, …
There is a big underlying problem with Icelandic business people that no-one seems to be discussing. It needs to be discussed, so we shine a light on it in this article…
I have been spending the whole Sunday morning watching, listening and reading the work of Frédéric Laloux and Brian Richardson …
Andri Snaer Magnason is an author, activist, poet and entrepreneur. I had a whole day with him and we spoke about many things. I am so glad that he was not rescued by a job in one of the aluminum smelters in Iceland.
We all are inspired by people who stand up for injustice, equality and bringing attention to issues that are bad …
Your company and your products matter to you, but have you made it clear to your customers why your products should matter to them? Turn your readers into Rabid Loyal Zombie Tribe.
Frosti Sigurjónsson, a Parliamentarian in Iceland, Entrepreneur, Investor and a good friend of mine has been working on a report …