For a startup, traction is crucial. It’s what separates a successful startup from a failed one. Why? Because “everybody” can build a great product, but not everybody can get enough customers or users. Lately I’ve[…]
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Startup, entrepreneur and life experiences.
Practical advice for short-term stay in Silicon Valley
There’s some practical stuff you’ll need to figure out when planning to stay for 1-3 months in the Bay area. Most importantly: Where will you live? How will you get around? (And why are you here?, but[…]
3 Tips for Networking as an Introvert in Silicon Valley
I’m an introvert, and I’ve blogged about how to network as an introvert. Introvert does not mean you don’t like people or that you’re shy. For me, it’s that it takes energy from me to[…]
Mingle, mingle, mingle..
The Norwegian business paper DN had a couple of articles about ‘mingling’ the other week, including this one with some more or less good advice. It’s not a shocker that a celebrity like Fabian Stang don’t[…]