entrepreneurship
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Tipping has gone too far…
Tipping has gone out of hand. I was a server and a bartender. I’m not trying to take away your tips; in fact, if things get any worse, fewer people will go out to eat, restaurants will shut down, and no more tips ever. Slippery slope argument? Sure, but getting people on your side using…
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The Poverty Trap
It costs money to be poor. This is known as the “poverty trap,” a cycle where limited resources force choices that become more expensive over time. An apt example, called the Boots Theory of Socioeconomic Unfairness, was popularized by British author Terry Pratchett in his Discworld novels. Pratchett’s character Captain Samuel Vimes observes that a…
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CEOs: What do they do?
What do CEOs really do, and why do they get paid so much? Have you ever wondered why some CEOs earn astronomical salaries while their companies underperform? Is Elon Musk truly a good CEO, or is there more beneath the surface? And why are so many guys “starting their own business” and calling themselves the…
business, business management, CEO compensation, CEO impact on performance, CEO leadership qualities, CEO pay controversy, CEO performance, CEO responsibilities, CEO salary debate, company strategy, company success, corporate leadership, corporate vision, entrepreneurship, executive decision making, executive incentives, executive roles, high-level decision making, investing, leadership, leadership in business, news, organizational health, stakeholder management -
Shunsaku Sagami is a M&A Genius
Shunsaku Sagami, Japan’s youngest billionaire, is an entrepreneur and innovator in the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), pioneering a unique approach to succession planning. Sagami’s strategy addresses a key demographic challenge often referred to as the “silver tsunami”—the retirement wave of aging business owners worldwide. His M&A Research Institute steps in where others may…
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ETAs and Search Funds
Entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) and the search fund model provide structured pathways for aspiring entrepreneurs to acquire and lead established businesses, serving as an alternative to traditional startups. Originally pioneered by Irv Grousbeck at Stanford University in the 1980s, this model has since gained substantial traction globally, particularly in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America.…
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More Entrepreneurs Should Sell Before Building
100 users means you’ve found your early adopters. These are the people who need what you’re building, not just those who think it’s cool. At this stage, every user matters. You can talk to all of them, understand their pain points, and iterate directly based on their feedback. $100/month proves your product has value. This…
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