Mega startup campuses, the latest trend in co-working, are spreading their wings in Europe. They are different from the traditional co-working space not just in size, but also in scope and ambition.
As the founding head of Campus London, Google’s first physical hub for startups and now home to over 80,000 registered members, I thought it would be interesting to share the latest developments in this space from my perspective.
“This defines entrepreneur and entrepreneurship?—?the entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity.” – Peter F. Drucker I embarked on a 30 day blogging challenge to restore my passion for writing (more about it here)Please sign up to my newsletter to receive the latest updates. This was day thirteen. I …
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I embarked on a 30 day blogging challenge to restore my childlike curiosity for writing. Today is day eight and I focused on going with the flow. When is the last time you got out of your comfort zone?
Today I’d like to try a different format and discuss coaching, but from the point of view of a different industry. Addressing issues with culture, product, sales, HR, legal, investors, traction can easily fall on the shoulders of the CEO (especially in early stage), putting a ton of pressure.
After spending months and maybe years looking for product-market fit, you now proudly got a product and are ready to go to market. However, after a few weeks of trying to make customers fall in love with what you’ve created, you realise that nothing is as easy as “build it and they will come”. …
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Last week LinkedIn reminded me that it’s been 9 years since I started VC Cafe (Dec 2005). Several people sent their congratulations (thank you btw), and it reminded me it’s been a while since I blogged regularly. I prefer springing into action rather than being sentimental, but I thought a little summary and a selection of highlights may inspire someone who is thinking about blogging to share their thoughts through this medium.
How to get the first users to your startup and spread the word using growth hacking techniques.
From a modest $200 million in bi-lateral trade in 1992 (when diplomatic relations were established), India-Israeli trade surpassed $6 billion in 2012-13. This number is projected to double with the passage of a Free Trade Agreement.
You’re probably familiar with the 60’s bestseller by Dale Carnegie, or at least you’ve heard of it. He’s main point is “Interested is interesting!”. The best way to get people to want to connect with you is to show interest in them. We’re all selfish creatures, or so it seems.
It’s no secret that the London startup ecosystem is booming. It’s incredible to see it from the vantage point of Campus – new startups are created every day, and the slightly more mature international startups from the US and the rest of Europe are pouring in. A friend was asking for advice on how to …
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