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If you want to build something that lasts, democratize ideation and decentralize execution. Here’s why. Too many businesses fail because they rely on a single mind or a small group at the top to generate all the ideas. The speed of the game has changed. While ideas are the currency of the future, you can’t afford to limit where those ideas come from. Democratizing ideation is about creating a culture where everyone on the team is empowered and encouraged to ideate. From the intern to the executive, ideas should be free to flow from anywhere. Think of it like this: the best ideas usually come from the ground floor—those who are closest to the problem often have the most insight into the solution. Everyone should feel like their ideas matter, because they do. It’s more about unlocking the collective genius in the room, not waiting for one individual to have a breakthrough. When you democratize ideation, you create an unstoppable idea engine—because the more ideas that flow, the greater the chance for innovation. Addressing decentralizing execution. This is where most founders fail—they hoard decision-making. But if you’re serious about scale, you have to learn to let go. If you try to execute everything from the top, you slow the system down. Truth is, speed comes from trust—trusting your people to make decisions and act on the ideas that emerge. It’s about pushing authority to the edges, where your team is closest to the action. This not only accelerates execution, but it also breeds a culture of conscious ownership. The best companies of the future will not be led by single, dictatorial visionaries. Instead, they will be built by distributed teams, aligned by purpose, but liberated to execute on ideas as they emerge. That’s how you scale a movement. Founders who understand this will win because they realize that power doesn’t come from control—it comes from empowerment. The real trick is letting go of the need to be the only source of vision, while being strategic enough to guide the energy in the right direction. As a founder, You are a curator, a filter, and not the sole creator. Stay ahead. Everyday is a new reality! #anyalewechiprecious #drubix #founder #everydayisanewreality

I recently talked to a startup founder who shared a big challenge they faced. Their team was bursting with ideas but struggled to agree on which ones to pursue. This misalignment slowed down their decision-making and execution. He knew that speed was key to growth, so this challenge worried him. If this sounds familiar, here's a workshop that has helped teams I've worked with: 1. 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦: Focus on your biggest growth constraint. For example, “Our retention is low because our activation flow is too complicated.” This narrows the field and cuts out 50% of all ideas. 2. 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬: List all ideas impacting your challenge, then score each from 1 to 10 on impact and effort. Don’t discuss the scores too long. Aim for speed > perfection. Decide in advance who has the final say if there’s a disagreement. 3. 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬: Pick the top 1-5 ideas with the highest impact. Ignore the effort required at this stage. 4. 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: For each idea, write a simple experiment doc. Include the idea description, key assumptions, step-by-step experiment design, and hypothesis. If an idea requires high effort, design an experiment to de-risk key assumptions without building the full version. 5. 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐞: Assign team members to the experiments and follow the step-by-step experiment design. 6. 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞: After the experiment has run, assess the learnings to evaluate your hypothesis. This workshop takes just 1-2 hours and is a game-changer if you have many ideas but struggle with alignment or feel paralyzed by analysis. If you have any questions about the workshop, drop them in the comments or DM me!

Lately I’ve been thinking about how successful founders seem to accomplish a balancing act of delusion and reality. Starting a company requires just the right mix it seems. On one hand, you need the delusion to dream big, to see possibilities where others see obstacles, and to believe in your vision even when the odds are stacked against you. On the other hand, you need a firm grip on reality to navigate the practical challenges, make informed decisions, and steer your startup toward success. So, how do I balance the two? - Dream Big, but Ground Your Goals: Ambition drives innovation. I allow myself to dream big, but I anchor those dreams with realistic, achievable goals. Breaking down my vision into smaller, actionable steps keeps me moving forward without losing sight of the bigger picture. - Stay Optimistic, but Be Prepared: Optimism fuels perseverance. I embrace a positive outlook, but I also prepare for setbacks. Building contingency plans and remaining flexible helps me adapt when things don’t go as expected. It’s about hoping for the best while being ready for the worst. - Innovate Boldly, but Validate Relentlessly: Innovation often requires stepping into the unknown. I take bold steps, but I validate my ideas through continuous testing and feedback. Listening to customers, learning from data, and adjusting my course as needed keeps me on track. - Inspire Passion, but Foster Practicality: Passion ignites motivation. I cultivate a passionate culture, but I temper it with practicality. Encouraging my team to think creatively and push boundaries, while also instilling a disciplined approach to execution and resource management, strikes the right balance. - Believe in Your Vision, but Embrace Reality Checks: Strong belief in my vision is crucial. However, I welcome reality checks from mentors, advisors, and my team. Constructive criticism and diverse perspectives provide valuable insights that keep me grounded and focused. It’s all about dreaming fearlessly while acting wisely. Founders and leaders I know who embody this necessary mix are Mark Ghermezian and Yonah Ghermezian, founders of Gynger. Marc Maloy founder of Wisq. Our very own Emily Applegarth founder of Gamify. Renato V. founder of Parallel. George Munguia 🥥 with Coconut VA. Tanner Lacey with Sendoso. And Kevin Knieriem with Clari

After years of working closely with successful founders - YC graduates, and founders who've raised millions and exited businesses - I've noticed a pattern. Every founder, regardless of industry or scale, falls into one of these four categories: 1. The Dreamer: Mission-driven to build for a better future. They're fueled by hope and a desire to make a positive impact. Like David Pruwer making couples therapy accessible and Dan Deviri fighting climate change through CO2 absorption. 2. The Visionary: Revolutionary thinkers aiming to shake the status quo. They see possibilities where others see limitations. Like Jeremy Suard transforming underground mapping solutions and Tal Kreisler improving mobility and traffic efficiency. 3. The Engineer: Problem-solvers who've experienced specific business or consumer pain points. They're driven to fix what they know is broken. Like former brand owner Lioran Pinchevski fixing DTC bookkeeping and Alon Joffe powering better mental care for people like himself 4. The Innovator: Adaptors who take proven concepts from one arena and apply them to new spaces. They excel at cross-pollinating ideas. Like Noam Szpiro bringing price optimization from ride sharing to eCommerce and Evyatar Ben Artzi leveraging AI to help plaintiffs fight for justice. Here’s the thing. I don’t believe one of these founder types is any better than the others. But the key is understanding who you are. It helps you recognize your strengths, find complementary co-founders, and build more balanced teams. Which type resonates with you? Who are you betting on?

My Startup Failed and I Gave Up. By the time I realised it, it was over. In the start-up culture, it's easy to fall into the trap of strategic thinking and emotional decision-making. I was a victim of this trap and when I realised it, I was broke. Imagine the powerhouse your venture could become if every decision was emotionally intelligent and every strategy, rationally crafted. The emotional brain acts quickly, fiercely protecting our interests and those we care about. It's why founders can passionately pitch an idea one moment and fiercely defend their team the next. Yet, when this emotional brain leads strategic decision-making, it can cloud judgment, leading to choices more aligned with immediate feelings rather than long-term success. On the flip side, strategic thinking, when applied to understanding our emotions and those of our team, can unlock unparalleled motivation, dedication, and innovation. It's about leveraging emotional insights for strategic gains, not letting them lead the charge blindly. So, how do we flip the script? 1. Pause Before You Decide: Give your rational mind time to catch up and weigh in. 2. Embrace Emotional Data: Use emotional reactions as data points, not directives. 3. Strategize Your Emotions: Plan for emotional responses just as you would market trends. The intersection of strategic thinking and emotional decision-making is where true leadership excellence lies. It's not about suppressing what you feel but understanding how to harness it strategically. Let's start making smarter decisions, not just more passionate ones. Share your thoughts or strategies on how you've managed to balance emotional insights with strategic thinking in your journey. Let's learn from each other and grow together. Your move, founders.

As an early-stage founder, everyone idolizes who you fundraised from or how sexy your UI looks. But those are BS vanity metrics. Here are 3 principles I live by that should be muscle memory for every founder 👇 1/ 🧘♂️ INTUITION This means knowing when to focus on doing 1 thing well versus 100 things below average. It means knowing the difference between *hitting* a roadblock and *being* the roadblock for your team. They don't teach you intuition in school – it's something you're born with, and you have to groom it over time if you want to build a business or lead teams. Trust your gut. With. Everything. 2/ 🏗️ CONSISTENCY + CONVICTION Just show up and believe in what you do. Consistency is going "heads-down" on feature changes or answering CX tickets late at night when other people are out networking or sleeping. Consistency is showing your team they can rely on you in the trenches every day, not just when it suits you. All of this comes down to how much you believe in what you do – because everyone can tell whether you give a sh*t or not. And it's contagious. 3/ ✍️ FAIL FAST If you're not building and getting quick feedback, then WYD? No one cares how many features you have; they care about whether your features solve their problems. Does it make their life easier? Or does it just look cool?  Your ONE job with customers is to build stuff that makes life better. And if it doesn't, learn fast so you can course-correct. Founders: what are some principles that you live by?

As a startup founder, giving clear direction to your team is non-negotiable. 📈 One of the biggest mistakes founders make is hiring a team and expecting them to figure things out on their own. This leads to confusion and wasted potential. However, avoid the trap of micromanagement. Provide clear visibility on what needs to be done, show them the path, and then give them the freedom to implement it themselves. Balance is key. #StartupLife #Leadership #TeamManagement #Founders #Productivity --- 💡I talk about Leadership | Software Engineering | Generative AI 💼 Helping companies integrate GenAI into their daily workflows 👉 Follow me for more insights! --- Image credit: unsplash

Sam Altman discusses the essential traits of successful founders, emphasizing the crucial role of intelligence and creativity. He explains that while a founder can be given an initial idea to start a company, the real challenge lies in consistently generating innovative ideas and adapting to new changes. Altman shares an experiment conducted at Y Combinator, where 20 teams of talented individuals without initial ideas were funded, and all of them failed. This experiment highlighted that the most successful founders are those who continuously come up with new ideas, demonstrate creative thinking, and see problems from unique perspectives. Altman underscores that this specific type of intelligence, which encompasses creativity and independent thought, is vital for a founder's success. #ycombinator #idea #samaltman #success #founder #quote #creative

Community, I need your help please! For the last several years I've had my head down building the method and servicing our clients. It's been great and now it's time to scale up. To do that I need to increase demand, and to do that, I need to improve the clarity and potency of our meesage. I'm going to try and summarise what we do at Re-Map in the next 60 seconds. My ASK - read the summary and then answer the 2 questions below. Thank you 🙏🏾 Here we go.... At Re-Map we've built a method for companies who are scaling from 15-150 people - to overcome.the growing pains of scaling up (friction, silos, bottlenecks, constant crisis mode etc.) The method equips founders and leaders with the mindsets, skills and tools to create a purposeful, joyful and high performance company culture. High performance means + teams who consistently deliver results - investment, sales, industry recognition, business and stakeholder metrics. We don't tell you what to sell or how to sell it. We assume you're experts there. Our expertise is helping you build your own, tailored internal operating system - impactful, balanced and kicking ass.. We deliver this through coaching and training - in person, online, synchronous and asynchronous. The method is called High Impact Culture. -- I'd really appreciate your help to know - 1. How clear is that value proposition on a scale of 1-10? (1=no idea what you're talking about, 10=crystal clear) 2. On a scale of 1-4, how needed do you think this is in the startup / scaleup ecosystem today? (1=not needed, 2=can be useful, 3=needed, 4=critical to success) Please share your scores in the comments below 👇🏾 #highpactculture

I’m convinced that “strong opinions, weakly held” is the only way to build a good startup. Think about it… Most teams operate in one of two ways: Option A: Everyone just goes along to get along, nodding their heads and smiling politely (even when they disagree). Option B: Everyone digs their heels in and refuse to budge an inch on their opinions. Extremity kills good businesses. You need a happy medium. A team that's not afraid to speak up, to challenge assumptions, to push the boundaries. But also a team that's willing to change their minds when presented with new information or a compelling argument. That's where “strong opinions, weakly held” comes in. You want to encourage experimentation, innovation, and adaptability. It's about having the courage to put your ideas out there, but also the humility to admit when you're wrong. At Optimizely, this was core to our DNA. We built a company by democratizing experimentation. All of us saw firsthand how powerful it is when anyone can express a point of view, but be completely free to change their mind. It allowed us to scale and adapt in ways that wouldn't have been possible otherwise. Now we’ve ported that philosophy to Gamma. When you have a team that embraces this mindset, magic happens. You move faster. You don’t get bogged down by endless debates and decision paralysis. You innovate more. You test more ideas. You admit defeat when you need to. You double down on success when it’s proven out. You take sensitivity out of the work, but keep the emotion in. Now I’m curious: How does your team handle differing opinions and experiments?