Startups - Peter Dragone - Co-founder of Keurig.

Will AI Spell the End of IP?

Much has been written about how AI will impact the job market. It is also changing how IP is defined and valued.

The World Startup Convention

Entrepreneurs in search of funding were scammed at this month’s World Startup Convention. Are you as gullible? Find out more.

Entrepreneurial Optimism

Entrepreneurs, by definition, are optimistic. When reality intervenes and that optimism wanes, Worldwide Local Connect can help.

Wrapped Up in Spain

Spain is so much more than the dated images one sees on travel websites. It is home to startups that are reinventing textiles and clothing.

Excessive Work Hours

Excessive work is the bane of an entrepreneur’s existence . . . and that of his or her business if it persists.

Startups Aren’t Perfect

Perfection is not a viable short term goal for startups. MVPs, beta sites, and other compromises are the norm.

Quite the Contrary . . .

Sunk Cost Fallacy

by Peter Dragone | Jun 13, 2018 | Startups

The sunk cost fallacy, chasing bad money with good, is a frequently seen entrepreneurial behavior. It can be avoided, if one can step back and properly evaluate the opportunity.

Canaries in the Startup Mine

by Peter Dragone | May 17, 2018 | Startups

There are many indicators that a startup may be going astray. Look for these virtual canaries the next time you venture into the startup mine-works.

Is Entrepreneurship Declining?

by Peter Dragone | Apr 11, 2018 | Startups

The number of US startups is declining. Of those businesses that are created, fewer have long term growth and hiring prospects. Could funding challenges be the reason?

Like Venture Capitalists?

by Peter Dragone | Dec 15, 2017 | Startups

The dumbfounded series continues. This blog focuses on how some founders mistakenly think that angel investors always behave like venture capitalists.