Core Content - Peter Dragone - Co-founder of Keurig.

One Hundred Year Events

Why are 100 year events happening more frequently these days? The answer to this question may surprise you.

Not Everyone’s an Entrepreneur

Headlines suggest that anyone can be the next Steve Jobs or Elon Musk. Don’t believe all that you read.

A Hacker’s Lament

Teachers, Technical Writers, Financial Analysts, and Legal Assistants are just a few potential ChatGPT job victims. Let’s not forget Hackers.

The Bluetooth Blues

Everybody uses Bluetooth. Everywhere. All the time. You should not. Consider turning off your phone’s Bluetooth when in public places.

Criminal Passwords

If you are using passwords with fewer than 15 digits, you are at risk. Review the three basic rules of password strength here.

QR Code Scams

Think twice before scanning that QR code. Malicious QR codes are a growing problem. Learn how to protect yourself.

Quite the Contrary . . .

You’re Not Ready for Venture Capital

by Peter Dragone | Oct 1, 2020 | Core Content

So you think you’re ready for venture capital financing? You’d be well served taking a close look in the mirror first.

We Treat You Like Family

by Peter Dragone | Jul 20, 2020 | Core Content

Commitment culture companies make few long term commitments. For the most successful, IPOs and Wall Street pressures await them. Change inevitably follows.

You Never Run Alone

by Peter Dragone | Feb 29, 2020 | Core Content

You never run alone in Massachusetts. Red lights are run en masse. Now, state legislation proposes to change that. Will it work?

Dunbar’s Number

by Peter Dragone | Jan 27, 2020 | Core Content

150 is often referred to as Dunbar’s number. It is considered the optimal size for organizations and teams. Managers would do well to keep it in mind.

Every Day Is Halloween

by Peter Dragone | Jul 15, 2019 | Core Content

Startups by their very nature defy convention. Yet, unconventional job postings giving the impression that every day is Halloween may be a step too far.

Tales from the Entrepreneurial Wilderness

by Peter Dragone | Oct 23, 2018 | Core Content

Tales gleaned from many years working with entrepreneurs. Most of these inventors/company founders were quite reasonable. This blog is not about them.

Food Plating Tattoos

by Peter Dragone | Apr 1, 2018 | Core Content

I enjoy a good meal as much as the next guy and I don’t mind paying a lot for a delicious meal. What I do mind is a misplaced focus on food plating, where taste takes a back seat to presentation.