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There are a lot of things that aren't exactly rocket science. But space-analogies are nonetheless still pretty powerful in terms of exemplifying things and efforts that may seem out of this world. Back when I was a kid, my biggest dream was to one day to get the opportunity to launch a Saturn V-rocket. You… Continue reading Towards infinity
When you try to affect change and solve a problem in a new way, you need them to be ready to give up how they have done things in the past. Or get them interested in forming a new habit. For some things it's easier than with others. If you're just presenting a more efficient… Continue reading Igniting change
While working to create a MedTech startup either from scratch or later trying to get the product to market, John Carreyrou's book "Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup" about the Theranos scandal should be absolutely required reading. The story about Theranos is well documentet by now: Only the lies were bigger… Continue reading A necessary read
A couple of weeks ago, I ordered a new pair of shoes. I don't do that often - it's kind of one yearly event - and I settled on a pair of 'Nike By You' customized shoes. Not because I wanted to but because they were actually cheaper than some of the other models, I… Continue reading You’re (likely) not a pro
During the summer I have become involved in a couple of product management communities in order to built network and get insights and inspiration for tools and methods that we can use in our new MedTech startup. Sifting through a couple of discussions in the forums, I came across a discussion on attitudes towards building… Continue reading Destroy the problem
One of the basic common rules for startups is that if what you're working on is worth doing, you're bound to have competition (unless you're operating in one of those rare spaces, where you have spotted something before anyone else, of course). With so many services - especially in the consumer space - feeling more… Continue reading The HelloFresh test
Hiring for a key role in a new startup is both interesting and frightening. You get the opportunity to meet great people, who have invested time and interest in what you're going to do, and you really need to make sure you end up with the right one. It can be tempting to just interview… Continue reading Interview more, not less
Last night at 1.40 AM I wrapped up my participation in the Prof G Strategy Sprint with Professor Scott Galloway, NYU Stern School of Business. The course ended - fittingly - with a session on Life Strategy by the man himself that is some of the most insightful I have heard in a while. The… Continue reading Do the Prof G Strategy Sprint