Writings

Focus on one side of your marketplace first, build value for sellers or buyers and the other side will follow.

Cyprus, the sun-soaked Mediterranean island, has long been known for its pristine beaches and ancient ruins. But in recent years, a new attraction has been drawing a different kind of visitor: entrepreneurs and investors looking to tap into the country's growing startup ecosystem. While the island's

I recently met a founder running a service-based startup with a name so forgettable I thought it was a joke. No website. No social media presence. Nada. Despite this, they were generating 6 figures in monthly revenue with high profit margins. How? They leveraged their network for initial customers and

Bootstrap a resilient startup, balancing slow growth with early revenue, turning limitations into strengths and defining success on your own terms.

Discover the counterintuitive strategies top operators use to profit from newsletters, from turning acquisition costs into revenue to leveraging one audience to build multiple assets.

Here's how successful founders approach early hiring by focusing on adaptability over experience and building teams that can navigate uncertainty while establishing lasting company cultures.

How to get ahead of the fundamental flaws in how online businesses are bought and sold today, from expired trends on public marketplaces to the rise of acquisition-focused builders.

How founders can become unforgettable by noticing details, connecting people and showing honest curiosity about others.