The experts typically know where the other best-in-the-world talents are currently working and can help you recruit them in with a credible intro. Scott Weiss credibleexpertintro Change image and share on social
Whatever vocation you decide on, track down the best people in the world at doing it and surround yourself with them. Scott Weiss decidepeoplesurround Change image and share on social
When my co-founder and I first had the idea for IronPort, an email security company, we triangulated a list of the 20 most relevant people in email - former CEOs, open source technologists, investors and thought leaders. Scott Weiss ceocompanyemail share on social
All great pitches have a few things in common: the founder/team is wicked smart, the idea is big and a breakthrough, and the market is potentially enormous. Scott Weiss bigbreakthroughcommon Change image and share on social
Being on a board is not just about showing up for the meetings. A board member needs to materially contribute to the success of the business. Scott Weiss boardbusinesscontribute Change image and share on social
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 priority, the whole company will be more open and methodical learning from failure. Scott Weiss admitapproachablecall share on social
Most companies don't have a good mechanism to give the CEO real, honest feedback. Scott Weiss ceocompanyfeedback Change image and share on social
Working at a big company sucks - avoid it. Smaller companies are 10 times better for learning. Scott Weiss avoidbigcompany Change image and share on social
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 000entrepreneurfact share on social
One of the stated values at IronPort was 'work/life balance,' but I wasn't living it. I was rarely home. And when I was home, well, let's just say I wasn't particularly helpful or cheery. Scott Weiss balancecheeryhelpful Change image and share on social
