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Startup Stash

Keep It Simple in Tech: If You Don’t, You’ll End Up in Dependency Hell

Simple but effective learnings from (not) upgrading Keycloak for all tech startups

23h ago

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23h ago

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Venture

Where There Is Light, There Is Shadow: No Success Without Setbacks

It’s the setbacks that keep you humble and realistic, not the success moments

4d ago

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4d ago

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Venture

Transparent Information Policies and Hierarchies? More Compatible than You Think!

People still say, “I report to Paul” rather than “I am in Paul’s team.” It speaks volumes about how information is shared — or not.

5d ago

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5d ago

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Management Matters

Dealing with a Complex Problem? Decision Trees Are Your Friends

Never forget, no plan survives reality: Do everything to get your desired outcome, but don’t forget the other — less desirable — branches…

Sep 10

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Sep 10

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Startup Stash

Winning The Deal Is Just The Beginning: The Real Work Begins After The Sale

Sometimes, life is ugly. But it’s worth it.

Aug 23

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Aug 23

Tom Vogel

The Earth Isn’t Flat: Why I Spent Easter on a Plane

When you’re doing business globally, not everybody cares for the European bank holidays.

Aug 19

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Aug 19

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Predict

Investment Metrics for Climate Change: Thoughts from an Engineer and Entrepreneur

We will need to change some of our 20th-century habits for good. Not the micro-habits of individuals, but the macro-habits of entire…

Aug 16

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Aug 16

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Management Matters

Why Would a Startup Ever Seek to Be ISO 27001 Certified or SOC 2 Attested?

Depending on your market, there is no way around it. Get over it and just do it.

Aug 15

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Aug 15

Tom Vogel

Summer Slowdown: Perfect Time for Books, Big Ideas, and Bold Strategies

Strategy doesn’t just define what to do, it also defines what not to do. What an analogy for a lazy summer day.

Aug 14

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Aug 14

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Venture

Cordial or Toxic Discussions? Talk TO Your Team, Don’t Talk ABOUT Your Team

Having people able to communicate in your team is one thing, but do you also enjoy talking to your team?

Aug 12

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Aug 12

Tom Vogel

Tom Vogel

I can help you with entrepreneurship and resilience advice for all aspects of life. 👉Practical and to the point👌. tomvogel.ck.page/resilient-entrepreneur

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