by Chris Heivly | May 21, 2026 | My Thoughts
[This originally ran at INC.com here and my own blog in 2013. I have updated this post for all the right reasons.] Some teams impress us by coming on strong. Some build their case slowly. But all the teams we invest in have certain things in common. At the time, I was...
by Chris Heivly | May 23, 2014 | INC
Making a formal presentation to investors is hard–almost certainly more difficult and more stressful than you think. Here’s how to get it right. [This originally ran at INC.com here.] With the proliferation of pitch competitions, start-up events, and...
by Chris Heivly | Mar 3, 2014 | INC
Big data isn’t just a buzzword–or the basis for understanding customers’ proclivities. It can help you hone your entrepreneurial path, too. (This first appeared in Inc.com here.) The Lean startup methodology popularized by Eric Reis and Steve Blank...
by Chris Heivly | Feb 11, 2014 | My Thoughts
To launch a top app, keep it simple and be the expert. (This article first appeared in Inc.com here.) Think about how many software products you use in a given day. How about just the apps on your iPhone or Android device. Not many, right? You’re not...
by Chris Heivly | Dec 17, 2013 | INC
You see the opportunity for a new business model. Great. But are you aware of all the changes that go along with it? (This article first appeared here on inc.com.) I recently had lunch with one of my favorite people, someone who has been the catalyst for growing his...
