How I cured my insomnia and turned it into a 5:00 am wake-up habit (Part 1 of 2)
Until 2014 I considered myself the incredible hulk. I would work as if I was driving with my foot pushed all the way on the accelerator. There was no limit. I worked hard and played hard, but then family happened and my “me time” got divided and divided. So I worked harder and harder to...Continue reading→
Work hard, Play hard. My Turning Point.
Work hard, Play hard. Do you agree with this? Is this the right way to work? Is there a better way? What is your working routine, your work/life balance? There are many theories on how we should work, when and how to take a break, and what is important in life. We all have different...Continue reading→
Startup Fundraising. Top 3 incorrect assumptions.
Over the past five years, I have been helping many startups with their pitchdeck, fundraising, and startups. The only reason I have gained experience is by having made those mistakes and erroneous assumptions myself. Fundraising for my startup turned out to be more difficult than I anticipated, mostly because of my incorrect assumptions. I had...Continue reading→
Next to every successful man, there is a woman.
They say “Behind every successful man, there is a woman”. I say, “Next to every successful man, there is a woman”. I question my own startup success, but she doesn’t. I criticize myself as an entrepreneur, but she backs me up and praises my achievements. I mess up and she stands by me. No criticism,...Continue reading→
The key aspect of mastering your communication and negotiation skills.
Most people think good communication is about your speaking abilities. How well you can speak on stage, your body language, your voice, your presence, and the speech you build. Many people talk about persuasion and the techniques with which you can cajole your audience and clients to buy into what you say and sell. In...Continue reading→
Book recommendations. My reasons for doing it and why you should do it too.
Most of us love reading. Yes, we all do. By nature, we all thrive and enjoy learning and reading is one form and part of the learning process. If you are a startup founder, CEO, or simply interested in self-development techniques and creating a better version of yourself, you know that you need to aim...Continue reading→
Spanish Startup Law- What is really needed to make Spain a Startup Hub
The Spanish government most recently published and released a new set of laws and incentives for Startups. These new legislations help a category of startup companies that get funded and their investors to a certain extent, however, they are a far cry from making Spain attractive enough for startup founders. In my view for Spain...Continue reading→
Is Freemium Dead?
Is it just me or has the market really KILLED Freemium? I am talking about Freemium software, the ones you could sign up for free, and use it for an unlimited amount of time until you would feel the need to pay for the upgraded version for more features or use of the service. Freemium...Continue reading→
What you should do when your whole world has been turned upside down.
Last weekend our house, our paradise, our sanctuary was ransacked. We were burgled at a time when we least expected it. They trashed the house, leaving it as if 💣a bomb had hit it. When we arrived home, it seemed like the whole house has been turned upside down, or pulled inside out. They had...Continue reading→
Tips on Selecting Startup Mentors and Advisors.
I have reviewed enough pitch decks to have seen a good range of colours. Not skin colour, but I am referring to the different variety of mentors/advisors. In the early days of a startup it is sometimes difficult to understand and define who could be a good advisor. When I started Urbytus.com my last startup,...Continue reading→