From an early age, we were taught that kindness, diligence, and fairness would naturally lead us to success. Teachers drilled it into us, parents repeated it, and society reinforced it. But then reality hit. We watched colleagues who bent the rules climb faster than those who played by them. We saw leaders admired not for kindness but for strength. And we realized something unsettling: the world doesn’t always reward niceness. It rewards...
While founders may begin with ambitious ideas, achieving success relies more on effective execution than simply having a strong concept. In the early days, execution means building fast, learning faster, and doing it without burning through your savings or giving away too much equity too soon. That’s where the concept of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and the art of bootstrapping come into play. An MVP is not a half-baked product; it’s the...
Imagine a high-stakes meeting. The team is gridlocked on a problem that seems impossible to solve. Ideas are bouncing around, but nothing clicks. Then, a quiet observer speaks up with a suggestion that pivots the entire conversation. Suddenly, the solution is clear, and the energy in the room shifts. Such innovation often originates from individuals who approach the world through a neurodivergent perspective. Neurodiversity recognizes that...
The average employee spends 31 hours every month in meetings that don’t add value. That’s almost an entire workweek lost every single month. This figure comes from a study published by the Harvard Business Review, which highlights how much time is wasted in unnecessary discussions. According to CBS MoneyWatch, citing research by Professor Steven Rogelberg from UNC Charlotte, unproductive meetings cost U.S. businesses $37 billion annually,...
Turning your idea into a formal business is a milestone every founder must reach. By incorporating your business, you help protect not only the company itself, but also your staff and any potential investors. This stage is about choosing the right legal structure, registering your business, and securing the intellectual property that makes your startup unique. The first decision is structure. In most countries, you can choose between sole...
