Mo Shafieeha

E: If you wait to define your Success Metrics post the launch. You need to have researched all the parameters and anticipate the response, and set your goals accordingly.

When leaders don't deliver what they promise, employees throw out or undermine the redesign effort. It's six times more likely for executives at these companies to "declare victory" than at companies that just have one or two golden rules.

When he was CEO of Opsware, their toughest competitor Bladelogic started consistently beating them in large deals. His smartest people offered suggestions on how to avoid the battle. they regained their product lead after nine months of hard work on a rugged product cycle, building a company worth $1.6B in the end. "There are no silver bullets... See more

Investing in companies at times of uncertainty can be an opportunity for investors. Silver Lake's early investment in AirBnB during a time of "distress" was a stroke of genius. Being willing to "be greedy" and take chances can generate outsized returns. It is likely that the best companies during this period will become leaner, more long-term... See more

Companies that avoid bombarding customers and instead focus on simplifying consumers’ decision-making will rise above the din, and their customers will stick by them as a result.

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Three times a year, the DAO engages in two-week intensive governance participation periods centered on:It is time to change DAO key outcomes and KPIs. Identifying organizational needs and bottlenecks (which must hinder DAO from achieving its key KPIs). Pivoting, iterating, improving, and coming up with new work proposals.During shared discussions,... See more

In today's world, startups face greater challenges than ever in being truthful. We live in a massive reality distortion bubble fueled by yield-chasing capital inflows into technology. To tell the truth, we must accept risks, unresolved problems, and mistakes. Most company failures are caused by teams, not individuals, making it even harder to tell... See more