Start-ups
Start-ups & founding
Why physicians make strong founders, how to start, and resources for venture and side projects.
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July 22, 2021
Interested in Venture Capital? Here’s a List of Free ResourcesInterested in Venture Capital?Venture Capital (VC) is a type of finance provided by investors for startup entrepreneurs and small enterprises with the potential for long-term growth. Take a look at VC resources to get ideas for how to grow your business. A Growth Rate Model for Startup Founders is also included to assist you in […]
December 5, 2020
SuperHuman FeedbackHere is a great email from Rahul Founder of Superhuman.com. I thought it was great advice on giving feedback and a great addition to the Self-Directed Leadership Curriculum Here is Rahul’s advice on giving feedback: How not to give feedback Feedback is so easy to get wrong… Hey Dave, do you have a second? I notice you […]
December 1, 2020
Leadership CurriculumLeadership and Business Principles Curriculum This curriculum is designed for professionals that would like to develop and hone their skills in business and leadership. There are so many resources out there, this list is meant to narrow the focus into the highest yield resources available on the most utilized topics. Book List (In recommended order) […]
June 28, 2020
Game TheoryWhat is Game Theory? Game theory is the science of interactive decision-making. It has an origin in mathematics and is used in economics, business, political science, psychology, computer science and more. It provides a language for the representation and analysis of interactive situations, where actions of each player affect each other. Game theory can get […]
June 1, 2020
Foundational Resource ListThe list is growing. Check back soon for updates. MBA Foundational Concepts How to Calculate a Return on Investment (ROI) (link) Time Value of Money (link) Analyzing Financial Statements (link) Opportunity Costs (link) Enterprise Value & Market Value (link) Employee Equity: Vesting (link) What a CEO Does (link) Margins (link) Financing Options for Startups (link) […]
May 13, 2020
Why Physicians and PhDs Make Excellent FoundersWhy Physicians and PhDs Make Excellent Founders It can seem like there is a large barrier for physicians to break into more entrepreneurial projects. At least this is how I felt. I didn’t know where to start. I didn’t know who to talk to. I also didn’t know that physicians and PhDs are well-equipped to […]
May 7, 2020
We Need to Focus on Leadership DevelopmentWe Need to Focus on Leadership Development Leadership development is not commonly addressed in the medical or other professional setting. In medicine, having excellent leadership is much more than just hitting the bottom line for investors and other shareholders. There are unique challenges where the quality of leadership can mean the difference between life and […]
May 7, 2020
Innovation As a Side ProjectInnovation As a Side Project I was surprised that I haven’t seen much written about this. While it may seem daunting I believe that depending on your work situation it may not be as time consuming as you might think to get involved in innovation. I have always been interested in this topic and I […]
April 24, 2020
First Paycheck from an Online Side-ProjectA few months ago I began my journey towards developing a side project, and I just received my first customer payment. Over the last half a year during my free time I taught myself how to build a website. This is the YouTube video that guided me through the whole process. The video literally walks […]
December 29, 2019
What are some actionable ways to start your business and build a team?What are some actionable ways to start your business and build a team? Leadership skills can be learned You must have the mindset and be intentional about improving your leadership skill. Even the most accomplished leaders have areas they can improve upon. Do not miss opportunities to improve upon your leadership skills! Learn from yours […]
December 25, 2019
How do I build my own business?Innovation doesn’t have to come by luck or random chance. In fact you can compete against luck and actively work to find an idea that can provide the start of a business.