Elon Musk’s Mark Twain Moment
Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Clemens. Clemens was a very clever writer. So it should come as … Read More
Failing Fast
My friend, entrepreneur Marc Kramer has started about 20 businesses. Some have succeeded, others have not. Among his start-ups, I … Read More
How CEOs Scare Investors
When portfolio managers take a position in a company’s shares, or even think about taking a position, it’s a highly … Read More
Investor Relations: The Long Conversation
If a stock shows a significant positive change in revenues or earnings with an attendant rise in the price, do … Read More
From Unicorn To Unicorpse In 12 Painful Steps
My client was a unicorn way back in 2008, before the present day meaning of the word was repurposed to … Read More
The Spouting Whale Gets Harpooned
With his high profile arrest and perp walk this morning, Martin Shkreli has a massive public relations problem on his … Read More
50 Questions Your Business Plan Should Answer
Sadly, most investors don’t read business plans. However, writing one is the only way you will be able to answer … Read More