One of the rookie mistakes first-time entrepreneurs often make is to be too guarded about their idea - in fact, many will actually spend their first $25,000 on patent lawyers without ever fully vetting their product. — Scott Weiss Copy Share Image
I see many founders waste too much time trying to work their networks and/or ultimately settle for mediocre but available candidates. You will definitely have to interview hard for cultural fit, but the best talent isn't cheap. — Scott Weiss Copy Share Image
Whatever vocation you decide on, track down the best people in the world at doing it and surround yourself with them. Aim high and… — Scott Weiss Copy Share Image
Developing a good, healthy culture is extremely important at a startup. Culture reflects the essence of a startup's operation because it directly affects the… — Scott Weiss Copy Share Image
As a decision maker, you rely on information being passed to you by the people who report to you. As the CEO, however, you… — Scott Weiss Copy Share Image
Working at a big company sucks - avoid it. Smaller companies are 10 times better for learning. — Scott Weiss Copy Share Image
The best board members aren't elected by default. CEOs that set themselves up with their choice of board member - which means getting more… — Scott Weiss Copy Share Image
For me, the brightest years at IronPort were without a doubt the darkest years at home. — Scott Weiss Copy Share Image
Most companies don't have a good mechanism to give the CEO real, honest feedback. — Scott Weiss Copy Share Image
Nothing helps make a leader more approachable than admitting your struggles, screw-ups and behind-the-scenes thinking on hard calls. If the leader makes this a… — Scott Weiss Copy Share Image
When a team has to work over a weekend, make a high priority of being there as well, even if it's just to stop… — Scott Weiss Copy Share Image
It's important for a leader to hear about his blind spots on a regular basis so working on them is periodically top of mind. — Scott Weiss Copy Share Image
While there's no substitute for real experience, I believe it helps to hear and share stories of resourcefulness in action - almost like case… — Scott Weiss Copy Share Image
