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𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀
Profitability is crucial. Fostering trust with the team helped the founders achieve their desired exit.

Benjamin
Sep 25, 20242 min read


𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿!
If you’re a Columbia-affiliated founder, apply today.

Benjamin
Sep 19, 20241 min read


𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘁
In six months, we fixed recurring errors, retained large clients, and allowed the founders to focus on growth.

Benjamin
Sep 18, 20242 min read


𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸!
We offer strategic insights and useful tactics for startup leadership, efficiency, and growth every week.

Benjamin
Sep 10, 20241 min read


𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿
While we can't predict the future, we can certainly learn from those who successfully navigated similar paths.

Benjamin
Aug 29, 20242 min read


𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 / 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Execution is crucial in startup success, but typically not as appreciated. Turn ideas into impact.

Benjamin
Aug 28, 20243 min read


𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 / 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸
Seeking feedback isn't just a strategy, it's a catalyst for innovation, retention, and scalable success. Start today.

Benjamin
Aug 21, 20242 min read


𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 / 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
Successfully adapting requires a thoughtful balance between staying focused, agile, and committed.

Benjamin
Aug 14, 20242 min read


𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 / 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀
It’s tough to let go of paying customers, but they can erode your business. Prune for maximum growth.

Benjamin
Aug 7, 20242 min read


𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 / 𝗢𝗻𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
With so much invested in employees, effective onboarding leads to faster productivity and growth.

Benjamin
Jul 31, 20242 min read


𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗩𝗖𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗸𝘀
VCs can provide crucial capital and support, but founders should recognize and weigh the potential tradeoffs.

Benjamin
Jul 24, 20242 min read


𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀
The last in a four-part series on planning, people, efficiency, and resources as crucial points in growth.

Benjamin
Jul 17, 20242 min read


𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
Unlock your full potential by mastering the hidden ingredients of growth.

Benjamin
Jul 10, 20242 min read


𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀
Efficient hiring, training, and motivating top talent will foster fast growth.

Benjamin
Jun 27, 20242 min read


𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱𝘀𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆
You cannot predict the elements, but by recognizing and optimizing what you control, you can maximize options.

Benjamin
Jun 19, 20242 min read


𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲
Our Founder and President, Benjamin Friedman, chatted with Christopher Lind on the Future-Focused podcast.

Benjamin
Jun 12, 20241 min read


𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗔𝗜, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀
Change inevitably involves tradeoffs. As AI advances, we must consider what humanity might lose in the process.

Benjamin
Jun 5, 20241 min read


𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸
A NYC event by the New York Tech CFO Group, Wells Fargo, Raise, and Build Scale Grow.

Benjamin
May 29, 20241 min read


𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
In you are an introverted leader, happiness and success come from nourishing your inner world.

Benjamin
May 22, 20243 min read


𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆
Many founders face anxiety, especially introverts. Recognize the signs and determine strategies to improve.

Benjamin
May 15, 20243 min read
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