[quote style=”boxed”]Put it out there, execute on the idea, and see where it goes–or doesn’t go. The important thing is execution, execution, and execution.[/quote] Benjamin F. Kuo is the founder, publisher, and editor of socalTECH.com, as well as its sister publications, techrockies.com, texastechpulse.com, silicontap.com, and nwinnovation.com, all focused on technology…
[quote style=”boxed”]I will say that I vet my ideas by asking myself questions like “Would I like this?” or “Would I buy this?” I’m the biggest marketing critic there is so if I can sell myself on an idea I’m usually pretty confident I can sell it to someone else.[/quote]…
[quote style=”boxed”]The biggest mistake I’ve ever made, and unfortunately made more than once, is thinking “I can’t.” Although I come from humble people, I realized at some point that doesn’t mean I have to squash my self-esteem, so now I try to simply focus on “I can.”[/quote] Heather McPhaul is…
[quote style=”boxed”]I visualize it and I try to figure out all of the components we need to make it a reality and then I start working on each one. I value speed above all else, because you don’t know what you don’t know until you try it, and I’d rather…
[quote style=”boxed”]I believe strongly in hiring the best available entrepreneurial talent over the best available experience fit. At a startup, everyone has to do bit of everything… it’s best to have talented, fearless folks who can pick up anything as opposed to specialists. We always tell our new hires that…
Michael Issa is Co-founder and CEO of Quipu Applications, Inc., and is responsible for the overall strategy, operations, and financial management of the company. Previously, Mr. Issa served as Vice President of Product Management at Quipu, responsible for all aspects of research and design of Quipu’s flagship product, BusinessModel. For…
Meet Michael Issa – Co-founder and CEO of Quipu Applications
[quote style=”boxed”]I believe in teamwork. In my opinion, a good team is not defined by a few (engineers, soccer players, anything…) but the performance of the whole team altogether. So I would rather hire 5 good engineers and get the best out of them, whether they become rockstar engineers or…
Tyler Bleszinski is the founder and editorial director of SB Nation which is the fastest growing online sports media company. He is responsible for building the foundation of the more than 300 sites that have become immensely popular with sports fans around the world. He works with the bloggers on…
[quote style=”boxed”]I spend a lot of time reading, observing and talking with people. To stay relevant in today’s market you can never stop learning and you must remain open and receptive to change. I make sure that I have several hours a week for time to ponder and reflect. This…
Kacy Andrews has been actively involved in the entertainment industry for more than 20 years. Her diverse resume includes feature films, television series, theater, and animation. She has worked throughout the world, and was recently profiled in PEOPLE ASIA Magazine’s 2006 People of the Year issue. Kacy spent nine years…
Meet Kacy Andrews – Chief Executive Officer of Bigfoot Entertainment