As we sit here in 2026, sales and marketing are still the same. And totally different. In my long career, the actual fundamentals of sales and marketing haven’t changed a bit. Contrary to the belief of some. However, the platforms, technologies, and tactical methods have changed and will continue to change dramatically. This is the […]
6 Common Areas Where a Tech Company Startup Budget is Wasted
One of the most important skills that an early-stage technology management team really needs to have is the ability to objectively manage the startup budget. This is a very difficult task, as senior managers are dealing with so many unknowns. It is often hard to know where to spend – and where not to. Although […]
Pricing Fences, Promotions & 8 Deadly Sins of Customer Care
A while back, I got off the phone with AT&T “customer care”. It was an unusually frustrating experience, even by the standard of dealing with a multi-billion-dollar corporation that has roots as a regulated utility. I had been transferred among 6 different departments over the period of a couple of days. I’d finally had enough. […]
Hiring to your Tech Company Culture
I’ve always believed that the care and maintenance of a tech company culture is extremely important. One of the most important factors confronting executive management in a growing tech company. I’ve both written about and produced a video on this topic in the past. If you buy into the premise that your corporate culture is […]
Business Diversification vs. Focus in Tech Companies
What are the biggest factors that drive a company toward either a relentless focus on its core business or a penchant for business diversification? In my experience, the background, personal experiences, and attitudes of the CEO or founders. It really depends upon what these folks are used to and comfortable with. A CEO who came […]
