You know the Big Red Car loves a good athletic contest — Texas v Oklahoma, Tar Heels v Duke. The recent Oregon [not Oregon State, Oregon] v Florida State game was such a contest.
As a startup CEO or a wannabe startup CEO or C suite person, there is much to learn from the recent contest. Read on, beloved reader, read on. Continue reading
Big Red Car here in the ATX and it’s ACL weekend #2, y’all. Austin City Limits is a huge music festival at Zilker Park which attracts 2.5 million fans annually — OK, that’s a lie it just seems like two and a half million. It’s a lot of people. In the old days when it was in September it used to be hot, dusty and dangerous. Now it’s in October and seems to attract torrential rains and frogs. Oh, well.
So The Boss was talking to four different CEOs and they got on the subject of when do you stop being a gangly, colt legged startup whose every transgression against common sense can be blamed on — It’s a startup, y’all! — and become a real company with real revenue and grown up leadership and management? Continue reading
Big Red Car here. Ahh, the last days of a nice cool summer. Bit of rain possible today and nice and cool in the meantime.
The Boss was talking to several of his brilliant CEOs and they got on the subject of how the relationship among co-founders evolves during the first few years of a startup. A very interesting and timely topic — co-founder relationships. Continue reading
Big Red Car here. Well The Boss got the garage cleaned out, so now your Big Red Car can sleep in security inside the garage. But, wait, the Lexus SUV (a pampered bitch if ever there was one) is going to be getting first dibs on the new sleeping quarters. Life is not fair! But, hey, I love it anyway cause I get to commune with nature and all that jazz.
So The Boss turned a bit serious today when having a hot dog with one of his buddies. They ate at Man Bites Dog, said it was very good. Continue reading
Big Red Car here. Early riser today, lots to do. Going to be warm today.
Today we take up the issues of stewardship and accountability as it pertains to the startup world and life in general. Continue reading
Big Red Car here. Nice cool day today in the ATX and you’re not here, why?
Let’s get THAT taken care of right away. Continue reading
Big Red Car here. Ahh, another very cool day in a very cool place. On Earth as it is in Texas, ya’ll. Don’t fight the feeling.
So The Boss had a funny experience yesterday.
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Big Red Car here. Going to be another beauty in the ATX. Why haven’t you moved here yet?
So The Boss is working with several of his brilliant CEOs. They really are brilliant. Continue reading
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