Are you The Incredible Hulk OR a Credible Startup?
Over the past few years working as a Startup mentor, advisor and judge I have had the pleasure to listen to many Startups and entrepreneurs pitch their ideas. Invariably I could almost divide them into two groups. The Incredible Hulks and The Credible Startups. For a start, I will begin by adding that at one...Continue reading→
The secret of the few simple things you need to do to be successful in life (The 18th birthday present I gave to my son)
My dearest Emilio, Nearly 10 years ago I wrote a letter to you on behalf of Father Christmas. Today you are 18. It feels like yesterday when I first picked you up on my shoulder and carried you like a “saco de patatas” up the stairs as we played. I gave you my all and...Continue reading→
THE ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY. learning from the courage of those who dare to conduct risky business
Unfortunately, many of us are brought up with risk aversion. With a constant reminder from our parents, don\’t do this and don\’t do that. While out of love, the downside is that we grow up avoiding risk, fearing the consequences and tomorrow. You can always look at any situation as good or bad, risky or...Continue reading→
Embracing change, The only way to move forward
Change is possibly one of the most difficult things we face in life. Changing schools, partners, jobs, countries, lifestyle, mobile, etc, etc, the list is never-ending. Every time we have to try something new, food, place, or way of doing something there is something in our mind telling us “Wait, why change, everything is working...Continue reading→
The entrepreneurial journey. The last mile
So many times I see entrepreneurs leave good projects, their dreams, and passion. The entrepreneurial journey is never a straight line. The glorified image of Facebook, Google, Amazon, and the rest are only part of a journey that has had equally as many downs than ups as other startups. Your journey is no different than...Continue reading→
The Entrepreneurial Journey. What it means to persevere and pivot
The Entrepreneurial Journey. Starting again One of my favourite quotes from Steve Jobs where he quotes \”I\’m convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.\” Two weeks ago as I was chairing the Division Toastmaster contest for the English language speeches and I was inspired not...Continue reading→
Is Entrepreneurship in your blood?
Is Entrepreneurship in your blood? Are you born an entrepreneur? Salesman, a doctor, painter, violinist, or an astronaut? Most would probably agree that you are born with the potential to do anything. Talent is not given but acquired and a good teacher/mentor/book or incident can awaken any talent, path, or desire inside you. I often...Continue reading→
Understanding the concept of the 5AM Club. Enjoying the Entrepreneurial journey part III
Understanding the 5 AM CLUB. Enjoying the entrepreneurial journey part III Contrary to the popular belief and book of Robin Sharma, I believe that the 5 AM club is not necessarily about waking up at 5 am but a concept of what you can achieve in a 3 hour dedicated period when your mind and...Continue reading→
The Effort, The Lottery and The Miracle. How to win the lottery and the entrepreneurs ticket
Over the past few weeks, I have been wondering mostly about one thing and that is how we would like things to happen by a miracle. I say we, because we all to some extent would like it that money comes to us effortlessly and that work and life challenges disappear miraculously. I don\’t doubt...Continue reading→