We are separating and it is official. Poem
I wrote this piece originally as an article in view of what is happening in the Middle East, Palestine, and the world in general. I recently read it at my Toastmasters club and many people suggested that I should publish it as a poem. I hope that this will help us rethink before we start...Continue reading→
Why “agreeing to disagree” is holding you back
The problem with the Sandwich Feedback Method If you're a member of Toastmasters International, you've likely learned about the Sandwich Method for delivering feedback. It follows this structure: Start with a positive comment – Acknowledge something well done. Introduce the negative feedback – Highlight an area for improvement. End with another positive comment – Soften...
Tips on dealing with negative feedback: The Nailing it method.
Receiving and processing negative feedback is not easy. It could be as simple as someone expressing their opinion or a business plan that does not generate revenue. This weekend I learnt about my friend’s brother who had committed suicide. He was an entrepreneur, like many of us, and unfortunately, his plans had not turned out...Continue reading→
It is Official. We are Separating but can we stop the fight?
I have written this article in view of what is happening in the Middle East, Palestine, and the world in general. I hope that this will help us rethink before we start supporting war over peace, answering violence with more violence, and killing innocent children in the process. We are separating & it is Official...Continue reading→
Top 5 problems that make a pitchdeck fall flat on its face when fundraising
Over the past 5 years, I have had the pleasure of working with many startups in numerous incubators and accelerators. On average I have received and reviewed 5 to 10 pitchdecks per week and I have worked, hands-on, approximately with one or two startups per month to improve their pitchdeck and get them ready for...Continue reading→
Electric cars & The Future of mobility. Discussion Summary
A few days ago (18th of October 2023) I had the pleasure of hosting a discussion with Frank Abkenar the Ex-Director of Global Powertrain Ford Motor Company, about The Future of Electric Vehicles & Global warming. We covered various topics, such as: – How long it will take to replace all Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles, – The...Continue reading→
The 3 Top scenarios in Startup Fundraising & why they FAIL
As an entrepreneur and startup founder, I have been through all three scenarios. It was tough, it was demotivating and it was even harder to get up and accept that I have failed over and over again to get the most important message across “What’s in it for the investor?” Over the past few years,...Continue reading→
Double Edge Sword: Home & War
Anyone who knows me by now, also knows that I am passionate and vociferous about the subject of refugees and immigration. In this Sunday’s post & book recommendation, I cover a book that has been on my reading list for some time, “Tribe” by Sebastian Junger. Junger explains how during combat, war, or even natural...Continue reading→
3 errors to avoid in your pitchdeck or book
Over the past five years, I have read almost one book or more per week. I have found that there are a number of things that can kill any written work. It doesn’t matter if it is a book or a startup pitchdeck. Startup Founders and authors are both entrepreneurs creating some new and in...Continue reading→
The 2-minute methodology for building new habits.
Wouldn’t we all want to reach all our goals quickly, easily, and almost effortlessly? There is a trick. It is not my secret. The most successful people use this methodology and in fact, I was already practicing it before I stumbled upon it in a book. If you are an entrepreneur you know that you...Continue reading→