Startups

Jun
08
The Metaphorical Startup

The Metaphorical Startup

While I have no ideas at the moment, I have a mental model in what kind of company that I want to build. In this essay, I share my “secret plan” to what & how this startup will look like in the future.
4 min read
May
28
How to shut down a zombie company gracefully

How to shut down a zombie company gracefully

In this article, I share the process in how I helped founders to shut down their zombie companies.
5 min read
Apr
08
When you join a startup, Please keep your eyes wide open

When you join a startup, Please keep your eyes wide open

In this essay, I explain why founders and employees in startups need to think about how their compensations are mapped to equity ownership and the risks involved.
5 min read
Oct
01
Handling Layoffs in Startups

Handling Layoffs in Startups

I share the framework in how to handle layoffs in startups and my personal experience in that situation.
5 min read
Nov
06
Live to Fight Another Day

Live to Fight Another Day

I share my perspectives on what happens if your startup is showing potential signs of failure and what you should do.
5 min read
Jan
04
How Great Founders have convinced me within 15 minutes

How Great Founders have convinced me within 15 minutes

In this essay, I share how great founders can convey their value proposition within 15 minutes of the conversation and convince me to invest.
3 min read
Jan
02
Startups Dilemmas in Asia: Bad Revenues & Pivot

Startups Dilemmas in Asia: Bad Revenues & Pivot

In this essay, I explore the startup founders' dilemma on bad revenues and how to pivot from the original idea to the next.
5 min read