The full reading list from the Series — Dive into the world of ‘Ted Lasso’ beyond the football field, exploring the profound literary influences that shape its characters and narrative. Do you know Ted Lasso? I discovered Ted Lasso a few months ago on Apple Tv. Well, I discovered it way earlier, but I can’t remember exactly when. …

Fact Check — The internet is a great thing — still, after almost 30 years since CERN made the World Wide Web publicly available. Yet, sometimes it is challenging to stumble over information that crushes long kept believes in the truth of certain quotes like Be the change you want to see in…

Let’s fact-check. — As Gary Vaynerchuk said in one of his speeches: “There is no such thing as the passive income, no magic formula. Historically there are only two areas where you can throw your money in and create something that comes close to passive income over time: Public Stock Market and Real…

How to Become Incredibly Successful — Elon Musk is by far one of the most successful entrepreneurs these days. He made his first fortune with PayPal, and these days he serves as CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. Rumour has it that he spends about 80–100 hours working. In his private life, he spent time with his…

The Role of Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Visionaries — Every entrepreneur knows the feeling: Staring at the ceiling in the early hours, wondering if the path they’ve chosen will lead to success or failure. The weight of an uncertain future, compounded by the rapid pace of technological and environmental changes, can be overwhelming. But here’s the truth: keep executing. …

A podcast episode with Stefan Sandström (Recorded January 2022) — 30+ Podcast Platforms | Youtube Navigating the intricate maze of Japanese business culture can be a daunting task for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Have you ever wondered why your well-prepared pitch fell flat in a Japanese boardroom? Or why that seemingly straightforward negotiation took an unexpected turn? Did you know…

Conquer Your Networking Fears — Do you break into a cold sweat at the mere thought of networking events? Does the idea of mingling with a room full of strangers make your stomach churn? What if I told you that you could not only conquer this fear but actually thrive at networking events? And all…

Burning Boats and Breaking Pots: Seven Uncompromising Lessons from 'Burn the Boats — Ever felt that gnawing doubt, whispering that maybe you're not cut out for this? If you're worried you won't succeed, you've already failed. When I coach people in business, they often say that they already know what they are doing in case it doesn't work. …

90 % of Startups fail Many readers are familiar with this statistic backed by a lot of data these days, yet many people challenge it. The reality is that not only do 90% of Startups fail, but according to the latest Dealroom report, it is about 95%. …