Tom VogelinStartup StashEvery Software Company Needs a Chief Bug OfficerThere is no way around taking ownership of bugs, not just features.Jul 19Jul 19
Tom VogelinManagement MattersWhen Somebody Speaks About Trust All the Time, Don’t Trust HimTrust is an element of culture, and it disappears when you talk about it explicitlyJul 151Jul 151
Tom VogelinStartup StashDitch the Car, Embrace the Train: How Entrepreneurs Make Productive Use of Their TimeThere is a saying that a rich country is where the well-off people also commute to work by train, rather than a country where the poor…Jul 11Jul 11
Tom VogelinStartup StashAchilles’ Heel: Tactics For EntrepreneursEntrepreneurs can learn a lot from military guys. Of course, the lingo is different in the military and in an entrepreneurial context, but…Jul 11Jul 11
Tom VogelinStartup Stash“It’s Only a Point.” Lessons From Roger Federer For EntrepreneursLife is a rollercoaster with many ups and downs. The best athletes and entrepreneurs learn how to lose.Jul 91Jul 91
Tom VogelinManagement MattersSalary or Hourly Pay? Pay for the Job, Not the TimeHow to reach your targets as an entrepreneur, and how you pass on the value of professional pride to the next generationJul 6Jul 6
Tom VogelinStartup StashContracts 101: Lessons From an Engineer Dad to His KidsIt is widely known that I don’t like legal work. But contracts are still a good thing if done right. A recent episode with one of my kids…Jul 4Jul 4
Tom VogelinVentureIt’s Never Too Early to Start Teaching Kids About Business CasesHaving an entrepreneurial dad goes beyond just discussing what dad does during the day, and what happens when you win or lose dealsJun 28Jun 28
Tom VogelinStartup StashMezzanine Finance: Fundraising Tool at First Sight, Spending Superpower on Second ThoughtSalary expenditures often make up for the largest cost block in entrepreneurial spending. Any better ideas than hiring full-time?Jun 28Jun 28
Tom VogelinManagement MattersFrom Command to Collaboration and Back: The Zoom-in-Zoom-out LeaderIt applies to business, volunteering, and yes, even the discussions with your kids.Jun 27Jun 27