Ideas on Innovation and Business Models

DTC Isn’t Dead — It Just Needs a Better Business Model

DTC Isn’t Dead — It Just Needs a Better Business Model

When Casper launched in 2014, it was everything the modern...

Business Turnarounds Start with Three Words: ‘We Have Problems’

Business Turnarounds Start with Three Words: ‘We Have Problems’

One of the hardest things I see is watching businesses...

When Giants Forget to Adapt

When Giants Forget to Adapt

At the end of his final speech as CEO, Stephen...

The All-You-Can-Eat Business Model: Offer More Without Losing Your Shirt

The All-You-Can-Eat Business Model: Offer More Without Losing Your Shirt

I still remember my first visit to Sizzler not long...

The Last Two Jobs AI Will Never Steal

The Last Two Jobs AI Will Never Steal

I have been experimenting with AI tools since well before...

5 Ways to Make Your Business Model More Efficient Today

5 Ways to Make Your Business Model More Efficient Today

Ever wonder what it’s like to run a business where...

Silicon Valley’s Worst Advice: Growth Before Profit

Silicon Valley’s Worst Advice: Growth Before Profit

Have you ever dreamed of building the next Spotify, Tesla,...

Why De-Risking, Testing and Iteration are Non-Negotiable at Any Stage of Business

Why De-Risking, Testing and Iteration are Non-Negotiable at Any Stage of Business

Great businesses aren’t just built on big ideas, they’re built...

Why Your Product Isn’t the Hero of Your Startup Story

Why Your Product Isn’t the Hero of Your Startup Story

“Don’t sell lemons. Sell lemonade.” You could have the best...