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As a Founder, when do you seek help?
I attended a session of MaRS Entreprenuership101 this week titled an Introduction to Entrepreneurial Management. It was presented by Nathan Monk, Senior Strategist, ICE Practice, MaRS, which in...
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Tackle escalations head-on, with a calm attitude and the purposefulness of...
One of my early career lessons, while I was transitioning from being “technical-focused” to being more “business-focused”, occurred when, as PM, I had to deal with a critical escalation just ahead...
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Why women in technology should mentor men as well as other women
Back in the ‘90s, I did some volunteer work for the Boys and Girls clubs in Vancouver. My first assignment was to run a weekly session for 9-12 years – the model club. When I shared this with people,...
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Executive Reporting – Be Brief, Clear and Complete
Whether the executives you report to are your customer or internal, it’s important to be able to provide clear concise briefs. One mistake I’ve seen new managers/directors make in producing executive...
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Will Generation X and Z drive a more collaborative workplace? Will...
First of all, I’d like to say that I don’t like the generational labeling that goes on. Maybe because I am part of the lost generation – somewhere between Boomers and Generation X and I don’t really...
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Why is the Canadian Tech Entrepreneurial Dream too often just a wish for a...
Maybe it’s because I’ve spent some time out of the country that I notice it so much. Sometimes you have to step outside and come back in to really see things that need to be questioned. So what am I...
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So what is a founder’s vision and how do you cultivate it?
Lean Startup guru Steve Blank famously has said that A Startup on day one is a faith-based initiative built on the Founder’s vision. Then the founder goes out into the world and interacts with real...
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I’ve been immersing myself in Steve Blanks The Startup Owner’s Manual as of late. I’m starting a new eHealth venture this fall and applying the learnings on the Customer Development process to my...
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Why a Founder Needs to Cast a Team
I recently took the Gallop strengths finder test and one of the strengths that came up in my top 5 strengths was something called Individualization. I recognized what this was immediately from the...
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A Founder’s Path – Success Milestones
Infographic charting key milestones on a startup Founder’s path to success.
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