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jdecker
The Grass Isn’t Greener
In the startup world, where most ventures dissolve prior to reaching sustainability, you’ll find a ton of clever hype written on foggy windows. Everyone is working on the next big thing. The next big thing is presented as shiny and alluring because it needs investment, support and assurance. The road map is optimistic and the [...]
Incremental Disruption
Perfectionism can be a silent killer for entrepreneurs who set the bar too high on day one. Rapid adaptation, foresight and innovation at times may be hindered by one’s inability to act. So what do you do? Learn when less than perfect is enough to have an impact. Ask yourself, “Do I really need to [...]
A new look for Mission50
We’ve given Mission50, Hoboken’s first co-working space, a new look and feel! Hop over to mission50.com and register for some space. We work there, and we love it
Distributed Team Tips Redux
Establish Distronicity – What does that mean? Assemble likeminded, passionate people. Allow them to shape your culture. Pull out the weeds early and throw them away quickly. Do. Not. Fucking. Hesitate. Praise Autonomy – The kneejerk managerial reaction to control that which is out of sight and reach is to micromanage. Your team must be [...]
Entrepreneurial Resolutions
To many, the new year is one year closer to retirement. For many, their accomplishments will not significantly impact the future of others. The lost will observe one more ambiguous rotation around the Sun and the well-rounded will dabble. For these people you need not be concerned. They are not you. As a smaller class [...]
Sproutlet Launches SimplyGourmet 3.0!
We are excited to announce the launch of Simply Gourmet 3.0. Simply Gourmet is platform designed to streamline and simplify the lunch ordering and distribution process for over 60 schools in New Jersey. In this release we’ve completely revamped the user experience with new designs and a simplified menu layout. While our previous major release [...]
Refine and roll out
Recently we’ve implemented some revisions to our iteration process. After a few iterations we’ll be able to gauge their effectiveness. Between now and then, we’ll probably make several more tweaks in various areas. Get into the habit of examining your business process on a regular basis. When improvements are realized; document, vocalize and roll them [...]
What will you give up?
One question to ask yourself when starting a new venture; what will you give up? If you’re accustomed to a lavish lifestyle and cannot let go, you put yourself at a disadvantage. If you cannot dramatically shift your lifestyle to anticipate financial constraints then rethink your level of commitment. Minimalism is your friend in the [...]
Balance
Those fortunate enough to find their true calling often blur the line between work and .. well .. everything else. If you feel impatient having to divert from your obsession, here’s a tip. Consider time away, however limited, as a mechanism for growth in obtaining broader perspective. Appreciate your temporary shift in focus and having [...]
So build a city
What is a company to you? Is it a means to an end? Are you looking for an exit, or a way of life? Build and flip may work for some, but if you fail to flip then what are you left with? We prefer the long term “company as a lifestyle” approach and so [...]