Birth: October 30, 1985
Have a go-to pump up song. Mine is Shakira's 'Waka Waka' from the 2010 World Cup (don't judge). Play it only when you're ready to turn into your most….
For almost the first year of The Muse's life, I would do 5 to 8 networking events a week. And I don't necessarily think that's the right path for eve….
Done right, a performance review is one of the best opportunities to encourage and support high performers and constructively improve your middle- an….
The best cover letters I've read are from people who have a passion for my company, and can make that passion come to life on a page. The letters tha….
My first company failed completely. And it failed at about ten months old. I had about 12 months of savings, so when it failed I was thinking: 'Do I ….
Starting a business isn't for everyone, and it's not what you should do if you aren't sure what else to do. It requires thick skin and the willingnes….
You know, as most entrepreneurs do, that a company is only as good as its people. The hard part is actually building the team that will embody your c….
Thinking big is only one part of being a successful entrepreneur..
Understanding your employee's perspective can go a long way towards increasing productivity and happiness..
For those working menial jobs or putting in 100-hour weeks for corporations, the lure of starting your own business can seem like a great way to get ….
I've learned I'm rarely able to stay at home and not work. If I try to 'just sit on my couch for a little while,' I am going to grab my laptop and ju….
Sure, it's fun to chat with people with interesting backgrounds who seem to have a passion for your company. But a job interview is not a friendly ch….
When you start a new company, you have to do it all. Yes, all of it..
If you're able to arrange a trial period with a new hire, do it. It will give both of you a chance to make sure the position is a good fit - and can ….
What do I want to do with my life?.
One of the top causes of startup death - right after cofounder problems - is building something no one wants..
As we've grown 'The Daily Muse' and met contacts who want to collaborate with us, knowing who does what has helped us be clear on who we want our par….
Sure, you're an intelligent and highly capable individual, and you are learning a lot on the fly as you build your company. But you also need to come….
I am a big advocate for having an open discussion about team norms and preferences. At The Muse, some of us like to start working at 7:30 A.M. Others….
So many of my rookie mistakes could have been avoided by first-hand exposure to other, more experienced technology entrepreneurs..
Even your most talented employees have room for growth in some area, and you're doing your employee a disservice if the sum of your review is: 'You'r….