More than a billion people are living with disabilities (source WHO). One of the main problems for people with disabilities is their lack of independence. Their dependency on others is excluding them from our society, from employment opportunities, and adversely affecting their dignity and self-esteem. Assistive Technology (AT) has been proven to […]
Founding a startup company is much like getting married. In fact, the relationship between founders is as important, intricate, and complex as that of a married couple. Indeed, much like a marriage, the quality of the relationship between the founders can determine the success of the venture. Therefore, it’s very important to select the right […]
Often startup companies develop a technology that has multiple applications and potential markets. Most entrepreneurs have learned that a startup company must focus on a single market, at least in its early stages. I would argue that this holds true for latter stages too. Trying to address multiple markets, with conflicting customer needs, can spell […]
I’ve written before about the importance of picking the right co-founder/s for your venture. I cannot overemphasize the importance of this decision. That’s the first step to build a great team. Next, you and your co-founders need to function as an effective team. Based on my own experience, and the painful experience of other entrepreneurs, […]
As we’ve all come to know, life is a series of ups and downs. We all strive to have more ups than downs; make the ups last longer and the downs as short as possible. When we’re up our confidence is high, we’re happy, satisfied, and our overall outlook on life is very positive. Conversely, when we’re […]