Posted by Joseph Puopolo on Jun 13, 2011 | 0 comments
I became a father over 5 months ago, and it has definitely been a game changer in my life. I have also been involved in several start-up companies both before and during my foray into fatherhood. However, since I became a father, I found there were some very interesting similarities to working in a start-up.
1. Noticing the smallest patterns
Whether it is managing your product or your baby, it...
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Posted by Joseph Puopolo on Jun 3, 2011 | 1 comment
The Simpsons, like the real world, is filled with varied personalities. This blog post breaks down some of the characters from the Simpsons and reveals some interesting personality types that seem to correlate with real-life start-up bosses. Here is a brief synopsis of a few Simpsons’ characters and their “boss personas”.
Hank Scorpio – The Dream Boss
Background: Hank was the Super...
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Posted by Joseph Puopolo on May 1, 2011 | 6 comments
I have worked at a number of startups and have the scars to prove it. While it can be tough at times, it is a pretty rewarding experience that I wouldn’t trade for anything.
You get to be part of really cool projects – I think one of the best parts of startups is doing cool things. Startups are always pushing the envelope, whether it is with a new idea or new disruptive way of...
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